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YG17 GRU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

110,344 mi
Last recorded110,344 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG17 GRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 110,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear bar outer edge. Also small cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear bar on outer edge. Also small cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear bars on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 92,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (225/40R18) tyre has several small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (225/40R18) tyre has several small cuts and is devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 92,726 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount failed/collapsed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (225/40R18) tyre has several small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (225/40R18) tyre has several small cuts and is devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 74,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail light lens cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 53,794 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 39,659 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 31,578 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 26,422 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 25,368 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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YG17 GRU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YG17 GRU, 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 YG17 GRU registered?

YG17 GRU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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