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FM17 XGG

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,616 mi
Last recorded122,616 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 122,616 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 107,371 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))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 93,603 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 77,634 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2022 64,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 50,015 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2021 50,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs have a build up of corrosion on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2020 35,597 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 XGG 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 XGG, 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 XGG registered?

FM17 XGG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is FM17 XGG safe to buy?

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