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GU17 UYL

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,181 mi
Last recorded110,181 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU17 UYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 110,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 92,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 92,774 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 75,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front rear inner wishbone bush starting to split

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks misting (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres@3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper rubber torn

Pass 14 Mar 2023 64,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside outer sill dented

signs of engine oil sump washer leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2021 51,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TWI@3mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear lamp lens slightly damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2020 47,863 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting/greasy (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear lamp lens has slight minor damage

Pass 20 Apr 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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GU17 UYL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU17 UYL, 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 GU17 UYL registered?

GU17 UYL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2017.

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