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FH66 KGU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,287 mi
Last recorded100,287 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH66 KGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 100,287 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 100,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 89,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Both rear tyres perishing on sidewall

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 77,645 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 77,645 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 67,270 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

oil cap missing

sat nav/phone holder in zone "B"

Pass 11 Jan 2022 57,448 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front o/s and n/s brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

phone holder in zone "b" of windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2020 41,467 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (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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FH66 KGU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 FH66 KGU, 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 FH66 KGU registered?

FH66 KGU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2017.

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