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ET66 VJA

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

278,723 mi
Last recorded278,723 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET66 VJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 278,723 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 278,723 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 276,224 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 276,224 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 May 2024 272,230 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 258,188 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 237,656 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 218,869 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 203,304 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 190,879 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 180,893 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 160,765 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 141,047 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2018 120,512 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 89,815 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 42,238 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 64 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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ET66 VJA is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ET66 VJA, 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 ET66 VJA registered?

ET66 VJA is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 February 2017.

Is ET66 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET66 VJA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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