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BF66 ZFZ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,127 mi
Last recorded117,127 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF66 ZFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 117,127 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 102,423 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 17 May 2024 87,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the tyre was manufactured in week 51 of 2016 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Fail 16 May 2024 87,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the tyre was manufactured in week 51 of 2016 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 17 May 2023 70,673 miles

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

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 25 Apr 2022 58,544 miles

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

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

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The tyre was manufactured in week 15 of 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Small stone chip on the windscreen in zone A

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the under shields

Pass 17 May 2021 42,848 miles

Low screen wash showing on the display

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

TPMS light illuminated

Unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields (the undershield is also slightly damaged)

Fail 17 May 2021 42,848 miles

Low screen wash showing on the display

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS light illuminated

Unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields (the undershield is also slightly damaged)

Pass 17 Feb 2020 32,387 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

under body cover damaged screenwash level low tyre pressure low

Fail 17 Feb 2020 32,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust beam height (4.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

under body cover damaged screenwash level low tyre pressure low

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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BF66 ZFZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 BF66 ZFZ, 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 BF66 ZFZ registered?

BF66 ZFZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 February 2017.

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