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DU17 BRZ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,362 mi
Last recorded84,362 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU17 BRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 84,362 miles

Offside Front tread depth 4mm

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

centre seat belt starting to fray on edge

front brake pads low

no smoke detected at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2025 76,198 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 76,198 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component fractured to the extent that steering is affected coil spring broken (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure flat spot inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre tread 0mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 68,294 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 59,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 51,789 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing has slight damage (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 42,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no smoke emitted at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2020 37,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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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DU17 BRZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 DU17 BRZ, 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 DU17 BRZ registered?

DU17 BRZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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