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AO17 WYK

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,236 mi
Last recorded182,236 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 WYK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 182,236 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 180,133 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 160,169 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 160,169 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 127,514 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 97,735 miles

Front brake pads about half worn

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,068 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing and wearing close to the legal limit

Nearside front shock absorber is starting to leak

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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AO17 WYK is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO17 WYK, 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 AO17 WYK?

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What year was AO17 WYK registered?

AO17 WYK is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is AO17 WYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO17 WYK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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