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DK17 JCZ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,299 mi
Last recorded119,299 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 JCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 119,299 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 112,627 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 106,304 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 106,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 100,667 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre 2 mm & inner edge slightly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner edge & slightly cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre cracking outer & inner walls & in tread

Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,020 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,544 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 74,839 miles

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))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear 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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DK17 JCZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 DK17 JCZ, 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 DK17 JCZ registered?

DK17 JCZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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The MOT history for DK17 JCZ 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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