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BF17 RVM

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,024 mi
Last recorded37,024 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF17 RVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 37,024 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 34,897 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 32,151 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jun 2022 29,356 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 29,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 26,118 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 24,596 miles
Pass 23 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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BF17 RVM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 999cc 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 BF17 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

BF17 RVM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is BF17 RVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF17 RVM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF17 RVM have outstanding finance?

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