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DA17 VKZ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,808 mi
Last recorded159,808 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA17 VKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 159,808 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 130,123 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 127,008 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 94,040 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,180 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 34,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

the nsf and osf brake discs are slightly corroded on the inner faces

Pass 8 Jun 2020 28,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 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 VKZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VKZ, 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 VKZ registered?

DA17 VKZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2017.

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