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DA17 OSZ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,392 mi
Last recorded97,392 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 OSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 97,392 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 87,148 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 76,345 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 59,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 42,939 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 42,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pads clonking back and forth in carrier. Pads are slightly too small. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pads clonking back and forth in carrier. Pads are slightly too small. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jan 2022 42,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 235/35R19 fitted instead of 225/35R19 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad worn low and close to wear sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 42,363 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 42,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 33,413 miles
Pass 19 Apr 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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DA17 OSZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA17 OSZ, 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 DA17 OSZ registered?

DA17 OSZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is DA17 OSZ safe to buy?

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