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AV17 OBC

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,094 mi
Last recorded86,094 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 OBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 86,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 75,537 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non-repairable ()

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

Offside Rear tyre feathering inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 64,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edge and heavily feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 53,953 miles

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

Rear tyres both starting to feather inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2021 41,953 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 3 Nov 2020 31,613 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 31,613 miles

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

Pass 14 May 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 OBC is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc 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 AV17 OBC, 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 OBC registered?

AV17 OBC is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is AV17 OBC safe to buy?

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