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DF17 ZFR

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,967 mi
Last recorded108,967 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 ZFR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 108,967 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 96,926 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 78,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 59,725 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 59,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 40,283 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 30,983 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 25,590 miles

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

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

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

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 ZFR is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol 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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

DF17 ZFR is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2017.

Is DF17 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF17 ZFR 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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