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FT17 LHB

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,994 mi
Last recorded72,994 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT17 LHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 72,994 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Hand brake stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 65,556 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake lever stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 65,556 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake lever stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,883 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 53,106 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 44,180 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 30,408 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 25,150 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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FT17 LHB is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol 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 FT17 LHB, 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 FT17 LHB registered?

FT17 LHB is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 August 2017.

Is FT17 LHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT17 LHB 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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