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AJ66 CJU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

167,852 mi
Last recorded167,852 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ66 CJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 167,852 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 154,761 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres @2-3mm tread. Slight uneven wear on inner edges and n/s/r slight splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 139,263 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r slight uneven wear to inside n/s/r slight wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 133,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight uneven wear to O/S/R tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2023 119,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 108,274 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 97,245 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Vehicle tested in damp/ wet conditions.

Fail 11 Dec 2020 79,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Vehicle tested in damp/ wet conditions.

Pass 13 Dec 2019 57,267 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AJ66 CJU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AJ66 CJU, 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 AJ66 CJU registered?

AJ66 CJU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2017.

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