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BN17 BZF

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,325 mi
Last recorded124,325 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 BZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 124,325 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 109,152 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 109,152 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 94,822 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 94,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,055 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 65,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 54,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on edge

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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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BN17 BZF is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BN17 BZF, 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 BN17 BZF registered?

BN17 BZF is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is BN17 BZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN17 BZF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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