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AK17 YBJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,746 mi
Last recorded69,746 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 YBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 69,746 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 60,285 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 52,282 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 44,175 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 36,876 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 36,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2021 29,314 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 25,184 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 YBJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 999cc petrol 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 YBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK17 YBJ?

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What year was AK17 YBJ registered?

AK17 YBJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2017.

Is AK17 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK17 YBJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK17 YBJ have outstanding finance?

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