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BW17 CXE

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,417 mi
Last recorded66,417 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 CXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 66,417 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Fail 26 Mar 2026 66,417 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside front tyre inner edge heavily scrubbed almost through to the ply or cords and outer edge worn...advise immediate replacement

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2025 58,465 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 51,864 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 51,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 42,990 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 34,147 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 34,147 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple bulges in outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 24,755 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 22,484 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 22,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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BW17 CXE 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 BW17 CXE, 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 BW17 CXE registered?

BW17 CXE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is BW17 CXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 CXE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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