CarVerify

Free Car Check

DC17 ESN

2017 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,662 mi
Last recorded65,662 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 ESN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 65,662 miles

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE WALL VERY WORN.

SLIGHT BULGE ON NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 18 Feb 2025 59,652 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE,ALSO TYRE HAS A SLIGHT BULGE AND CUTS ON OUTER WALL AT TIME OF TEST.

SPLITS AND CUTS ON NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE WALL.

Pass 8 Feb 2024 52,393 miles

CUTS ON BOTH FRONT OUTER TYRE WALLS AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE WALL.

Pass 2 Feb 2023 44,283 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW.

SPLITS AND CUTS ON NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR OUTER TYRE WALLS.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 36,538 miles

CUTS ON NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL.SPLITS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON INNER TREAD.

REAR BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW.

SLIGHT DAMPNESS ON NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER.

Fail 14 Feb 2022 36,538 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CUTS ON NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL.SPLITS ON OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON INNER TREAD.

OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS VERY LOW.

REAR BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW.

SLIGHT DAMPNESS ON NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 29,048 miles

Front tyres have cut in sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear and cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2020 28,499 miles

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DC17 ESN is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,968cc 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 ESN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DC17 ESN?

You can check the full history of DC17 ESN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DC17 ESN registered?

DC17 ESN is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2017.

Is DC17 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC17 ESN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DC17 ESN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DC17 ESN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.