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FN17 JYH

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,015 mi
Last recorded139,015 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN17 JYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 139,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 139,015 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS and OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 118,492 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 79,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner shoulder & tread [205/55/16 94W XL ] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 79,090 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s & n/s [leaking past spring cup ] (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth at inner shoulder & tread [205/55/16 94W XL ] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper deteriorated & not clearing screen effectively

Pass 18 Mar 2022 60,378 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 48,430 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 41,636 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 31,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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FN17 JYH 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 FN17 JYH, 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 FN17 JYH registered?

FN17 JYH is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2017.

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