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BJ17 OHZ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,851 mi
Last recorded93,851 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 OHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 93,851 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 93,520 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55r16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 84,407 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 73,671 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed/fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 63,976 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 53,345 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 42,808 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 42,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 35,803 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 OHZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ17 OHZ, 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 BJ17 OHZ registered?

BJ17 OHZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2017.

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