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GV17 JVJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,613 mi
Last recorded84,613 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV17 JVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 84,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 76,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 68,246 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 68,246 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 58,821 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 58,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS WORN

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING/CRACKING

Pass 17 Nov 2021 46,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 34,580 miles

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

Pass 27 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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GV17 JVJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV17 JVJ, 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 GV17 JVJ registered?

GV17 JVJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2017.

Is GV17 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV17 JVJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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