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AK17 YBE

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,168 mi
Last recorded106,168 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 YBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 106,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 82,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 53,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 53,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 28,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 25,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2021 19,705 miles

Under shields fitted

Pass 7 May 2020 15,920 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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AK17 YBE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK17 YBE, 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 AK17 YBE registered?

AK17 YBE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2017.

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