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GM17 ZFD

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

216,861 mi
Last recorded216,861 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 ZFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 216,861 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 181,990 miles

Engine cover under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 154,412 miles

Under-cover sheet fitted some obscuring components

Pass 28 Jan 2023 122,422 miles

engine cover under-trays sheet fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2021 54,766 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2020

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How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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GM17 ZFD is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 55,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM17 ZFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 9 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GM17 ZFD registered?

GM17 ZFD is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2017.

Is GM17 ZFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM17 ZFD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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