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DL17 AVW

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

239,147 mi
Last recorded239,147 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL17 AVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 239,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 211,391 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2023 181,390 miles

covers fitted underneath not allowing a full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2022 147,384 miles

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

covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Oct 2022 147,384 miles

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

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

covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2021 117,361 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

plastic under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2020 90,558 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic under covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 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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DL17 AVW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 DL17 AVW, 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 DL17 AVW registered?

DL17 AVW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 May 2017.

Is DL17 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL17 AVW 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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