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BG17 YZL

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,787 mi
Last recorded114,787 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 YZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 114,787 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2025 104,118 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 95,072 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 88,033 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 82,144 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 74,529 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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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BG17 YZL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG17 YZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG17 YZL registered?

BG17 YZL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is BG17 YZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 YZL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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