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EY17 UWJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,976 mi
Last recorded90,976 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY17 UWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 90,976 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Mar 2026 90,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both have splits at the ends (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Mar 2025 79,029 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Mar 2024 66,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2022 43,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing some components

Pass 24 Mar 2021 34,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2020 24,546 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))

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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EY17 UWJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 EY17 UWJ, 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 EY17 UWJ registered?

EY17 UWJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2017.

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