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AV17 FGJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,490 mi
Last recorded59,490 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 FGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 59,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 59,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 47,971 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 41,048 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 34,982 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 30,959 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 28,335 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 28,334 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed around puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2020

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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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AV17 FGJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV17 FGJ, 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 AV17 FGJ registered?

AV17 FGJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 April 2017.

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The MOT history for AV17 FGJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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