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FM17 XGE

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,126 mi
Last recorded94,126 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 XGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 94,126 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 84,077 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 73,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2023 65,134 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 55,082 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 55,082 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 48,462 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 45,198 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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FM17 XGE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 FM17 XGE, 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 FM17 XGE registered?

FM17 XGE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is FM17 XGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM17 XGE 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.

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