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NU17 GUG

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,385 mi
Last recorded133,385 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU17 GUG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 133,385 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 126,518 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 118,030 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 118,025 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 108,891 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 108,891 miles

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 101,412 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 101,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended jammed inside plastic trim (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 95,471 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 91,091 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 27,819 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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NU17 GUG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NU17 GUG, 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 NU17 GUG registered?

NU17 GUG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2017.

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The MOT history for NU17 GUG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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