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DF17 OJX

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,407 mi
Last recorded78,407 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 OJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 78,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 70,328 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2024 70,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread edge plus central tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 62,823 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 50,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx. 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 42,584 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 33,914 miles

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 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 OJX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 DF17 OJX, 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 DF17 OJX registered?

DF17 OJX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is DF17 OJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF17 OJX 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.

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