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BV17 WLZ

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,670 mi
Last recorded68,670 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 WLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 68,670 miles

Front possible slight coolant leak (very front underneath)

Pass 4 Jan 2025 57,369 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 57,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has a bulge inner side wall and Side wall damage and chunks out it (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads and on wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall damage and chunks out it outer side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrorded 40% on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 44,558 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear brake discs are corroded on edges of braking surfaces 25mm of corrosion on surfaces .

Fail 8 Feb 2024 44,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear brake discs are corroded on edges of braking surfaces 25mm of corrosion on surfaces .

Pass 3 Feb 2023 39,012 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 39,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 32,352 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 26,182 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 23,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads 60 - 70% worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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BV17 WLZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV17 WLZ, 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 BV17 WLZ registered?

BV17 WLZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2017.

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