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BG52 BAR

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,447 mi
Last recorded50,447 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 BAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 50,447 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 44,192 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 36,364 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 27,752 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 22,095 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 18,593 miles
Pass 11 Apr 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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BG52 BAR is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 BG52 BAR, 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 BG52 BAR registered?

BG52 BAR is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2017.

Is BG52 BAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 BAR 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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