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DG17 RNF

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,856 mi
Last recorded102,856 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 RNF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 102,856 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 102,856 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 93,005 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,598 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Apr 2024 81,598 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2023 69,871 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewall

Fail 2 May 2023 69,871 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Apr 2022 57,586 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 49,272 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 45,061 miles

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

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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DG17 RNF is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG17 RNF, 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 DG17 RNF registered?

DG17 RNF is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is DG17 RNF safe to buy?

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