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FD17 ULU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,395 mi
Last recorded85,395 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD17 ULU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 85,395 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 85,395 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 77,445 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 67,461 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 56,391 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 46,994 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 39,198 miles
Pass 18 May 2020

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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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FD17 ULU 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 FD17 ULU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD17 ULU?

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What year was FD17 ULU registered?

FD17 ULU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is FD17 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD17 ULU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD17 ULU have outstanding finance?

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