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DF17 CAX

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

127,268 mi
Last recorded127,268 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 CAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 127,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 112,885 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 96,631 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 81,343 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 81,340 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 68,897 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 55,810 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 47,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 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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DF17 CAX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DF17 CAX, 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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How do I check the history of DF17 CAX?

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What year was DF17 CAX registered?

DF17 CAX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is DF17 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF17 CAX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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