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DJ05 TAX

2017 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,126 mi
Last recorded92,126 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ05 TAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 92,126 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2026 80,506 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 69,904 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 59,870 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2025 51,712 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 40,936 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 34,777 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 29,002 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2023 18,957 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 18,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 15,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 15,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 12,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 10,273 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 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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DJ05 TAX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DJ05 TAX, 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 DJ05 TAX registered?

DJ05 TAX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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The MOT history for DJ05 TAX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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