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B3 OHS

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,883 mi
Last recorded66,883 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 OHS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 66,883 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 60,561 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 60,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 54,005 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 45,023 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 36,876 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 36,876 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 28,910 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 26,768 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

n/s/r tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

rear washers not working

Fail 2 Dec 2020 26,768 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

n/s/r tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

rear washers not working

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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B3 OHS is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B3 OHS, 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 B3 OHS registered?

B3 OHS is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2017.

Is B3 OHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 OHS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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