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BK17 XMZ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,430 mi
Last recorded121,430 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 XMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 121,430 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 121,280 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 113,233 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 97,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 82,553 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 82,553 miles

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Back plate fouling brake disc (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 67,569 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively stiff in operation (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 54,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 54,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,349 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 42,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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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BK17 XMZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BK17 XMZ, 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 BK17 XMZ registered?

BK17 XMZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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