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BF17 AED

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,165 mi
Last recorded73,165 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 AED
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 73,165 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 62,262 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 62,259 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 94 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2024 56,861 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 50,574 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 44,804 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 38,014 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 31,688 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 31,688 miles

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

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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BF17 AED is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 BF17 AED, 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 BF17 AED registered?

BF17 AED is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is BF17 AED safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 AED 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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