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DK17 NLZ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,907 mi
Last recorded57,907 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 NLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 57,907 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 57,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/wr18 92w. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 50,913 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 44,746 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 44,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/wr18 92w Falken. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner and outer faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 38,530 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 33,376 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 28,895 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 21,650 miles

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 NLZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

DK17 NLZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2017.

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