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BJ17 AEC

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

225,109 mi
Last recorded225,109 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 AEC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 225,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2025 199,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 161,988 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 123,991 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 83,806 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,150 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 66,804 miles

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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BJ17 AEC is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 BJ17 AEC, 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 BJ17 AEC registered?

BJ17 AEC is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BJ17 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ17 AEC 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.

Does BJ17 AEC have outstanding finance?

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