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F17 LYY

2018 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,156 mi
Last recorded145,156 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Skoda Octavia49,454 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 LYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 145,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 125,516 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 84,166 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 66,364 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 61,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,475 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 47,161 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 47,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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F17 LYY is a 2018 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 49,454 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 F17 LYY, 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 8 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was F17 LYY registered?

F17 LYY is a 2018 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is F17 LYY safe to buy?

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