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BC66 BBU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,827 mi
Last recorded163,827 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC66 BBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 163,827 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 163,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated very difficult / stiff to open (3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 153,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre and miss shaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 149,028 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 149,028 miles

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 123,942 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 99,785 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 75,554 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 51,422 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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BC66 BBU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 BC66 BBU, 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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BC66 BBU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2017.

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