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EJ17 SYO

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

203,998 mi
Last recorded203,998 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ17 SYO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 203,998 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 183,106 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 156,576 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 133,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 133,696 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 116,526 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 80,908 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))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 48,132 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 7,361 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (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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EJ17 SYO is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ17 SYO, 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 EJ17 SYO registered?

EJ17 SYO is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is EJ17 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ17 SYO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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