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DC17 AFJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,544 mi
Last recorded156,544 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 AFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 156,544 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 149,222 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 107,164 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 66,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system, warning light illuminated

Pass 16 Jul 2022 24,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 20,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 16,782 miles

Nearside Rear slight damage to tyre side wall

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Fail 10 Jun 2020 16,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside front and rear tyres side walls are damaged no ply or cord exposed

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

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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DC17 AFJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DC17 AFJ, 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 DC17 AFJ registered?

DC17 AFJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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