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DC17 ESG

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,826 mi
Last recorded103,826 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 ESG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 103,826 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2025 95,265 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 95,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 92,318 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 88,382 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 84,104 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 79,529 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 75,287 miles

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

due to low emissions no print out was produced

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

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 ESG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 DC17 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

DC17 ESG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2017.

Is DC17 ESG safe to buy?

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