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FE17 ZGT

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,523 mi
Last recorded122,523 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 ZGT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 122,523 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 113,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front disc dust shields insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2024 105,733 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 97,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62 mm of tread outside edge wearing very low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 97,600 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62 mm of tread outside edge wearing very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 89,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 81,270 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 81,270 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rear shockers leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 65,365 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WILL NEED ATTENTION VERY SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge will need attention soon on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside & nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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FE17 ZGT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FE17 ZGT, 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 FE17 ZGT registered?

FE17 ZGT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2017.

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