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DF17 WMX

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,727 mi
Last recorded234,727 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 WMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 234,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind can be felt (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive crankshaft seal/sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner joints / steering rack has a slight play ()

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 223,933 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 203,304 miles

Coolant level low

Front of the bonnet is dented inwards. Structure seats securely

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Quarter panel is dented

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

Steering Rack might me leaking. Investigate

Fail 3 Jan 2025 203,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Front of the bonnet is dented inwards. Structure seats securely

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Quarter panel is dented

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

Steering Rack might me leaking. Investigate

Pass 21 May 2024 174,742 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 174,736 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 156,064 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 156,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 122,491 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 112,727 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 84,146 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 83,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

full under body shields fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2021 79,835 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,818 miles
Pass 16 Jul 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 WMX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WMX, 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 WMX registered?

DF17 WMX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2017.

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