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ET66 YGU

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

260,207 mi
Last recorded260,207 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 260,207 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 260,204 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 220,563 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 181,479 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 181,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 178,033 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 178,033 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 157,598 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 157,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 123,177 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 54,929 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 54,029 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 34,622 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 25,467 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 67 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 YGU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ET66 YGU, 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 YGU registered?

ET66 YGU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 February 2017.

Is ET66 YGU safe to buy?

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