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GV17 JVW

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

260,121 mi
Last recorded260,121 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2026 260,121 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2025 247,042 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 228,336 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 201,273 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 145,712 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 142,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking almost to excess, advise further inspection/replace (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise further inspection/replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 113,298 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 91,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm recommend further inspectio\replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 JVW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GV17 JVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV17 JVW registered?

GV17 JVW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2017.

Is GV17 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV17 JVW shows 8 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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