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EK17 XWS

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

292,714 mi
Last recorded292,714 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 XWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 292,714 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 292,616 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 257,711 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 216,245 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 169,367 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 132,358 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 132,229 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 27 Apr 2019
Pass 4 May 2018 7,428 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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EK17 XWS is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK17 XWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK17 XWS registered?

EK17 XWS is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is EK17 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 XWS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK17 XWS have outstanding finance?

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