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FA17 LCN

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,399 mi
Last recorded62,399 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 LCN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 62,399 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 62,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 52,054 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 44,270 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 35,662 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 28,930 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 24,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (surface corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (surface corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 21,442 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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FA17 LCN is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 FA17 LCN, 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 FA17 LCN registered?

FA17 LCN is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2017.

Is FA17 LCN safe to buy?

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