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GX17 TZG

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,672 mi
Last recorded142,672 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX17 TZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 142,672 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 136,514 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 136,512 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 133,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 23 Jan 2024 128,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,301 miles

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 108,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 87,956 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2021 72,345 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Registration plate slightly delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 56,787 miles

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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GX17 TZG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX17 TZG, 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 GX17 TZG registered?

GX17 TZG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2017.

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