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DG17 TLZ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,484 mi
Last recorded118,484 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 TLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 118,484 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 100,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 84,961 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 73,169 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 73,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2022 60,025 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 60,025 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 46,993 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 36,454 miles
Pass 2 Apr 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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DG17 TLZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DG17 TLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG17 TLZ registered?

DG17 TLZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2017.

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