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DC66 TLU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

216,886 mi
Last recorded216,886 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC66 TLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 216,886 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 191,566 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides/lip on them (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2023 169,275 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 144,962 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 121,329 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outter wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under Tray Fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2020 103,477 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 103,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 82,738 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Uneven tread wear on inner edge of N/S/R tyre

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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DC66 TLU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 DC66 TLU, 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 DC66 TLU registered?

DC66 TLU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2017.

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