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GX17 TZJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

238,753 mi
Last recorded238,753 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX17 TZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 238,753 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 189,399 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 144,445 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 144,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 92,243 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,759 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 6 Feb 2020 57,126 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 TZJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TZJ, 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 TZJ registered?

GX17 TZJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is GX17 TZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX17 TZJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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