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BK17 XNE

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,951 mi
Last recorded209,951 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 XNE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 209,951 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 195,571 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 195,546 miles

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged string repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2024 181,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 181,693 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 162,342 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 144,265 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 143,232 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 107,980 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,687 miles

n/s/f shock absorber leaking oil

rear wiper not clearing screen

Fail 2 Oct 2020 85,678 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

n/s/f shock absorber leaking oil

o/s/r tyre - nail in tread

rear wiper not clearing screen

Rear brake pads nearing legal limit - 2.0mm

brake application uneven and imbalanced

front brake pads nearing legal limit - 2.0mm

Pass 30 Mar 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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BK17 XNE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNE, 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 BK17 XNE registered?

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

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