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B8 VLY

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,536 mi
Last recorded116,536 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 VLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 116,536 miles

heatshield above exhaust backbox is loose

Pass 2 Sep 2024 103,181 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 90,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,245 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 77,245 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 62,430 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,413 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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B8 VLY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 B8 VLY, 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 B8 VLY registered?

B8 VLY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2017.

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