2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · GL17 AUH
2017 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 126,982 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL17 AUH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 126,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL17 AUH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Skoda Octavia (GL17 AUH) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
GL17 AUH Mileage History
- 31/03/202377,994 mi
- 08/04/202497,238 mi+19,244 mi
- 03/04/2025114,184 mi+16,946 mi
- 05/03/2026126,980 mi+12,796 mi
- 05/03/2026126,982 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 16,719 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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