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P4 GAU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,653 mi
Last recorded49,653 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 GAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 49,653 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 45,620 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 45,619 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 41,423 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs NSF,OSF,NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 36,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

wipers starting to streak

Pass 19 Jul 2022 32,357 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 28,444 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 24,903 miles
Pass 14 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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P4 GAU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P4 GAU, 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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P4 GAU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2017.

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