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FV17 JSU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,090 mi
Last recorded71,090 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 JSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 71,090 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge,advise replacement

Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear inner edge

Pass 22 May 2023 52,358 miles

Very slight misting on n/s/f shocker. (It will clean up)

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges, rest of tyre about 3mm. (Bridgestone 225/40/18 92Y)

o/s/r tyre low and stepped on inner edge. (Bridgestone 225/40/18 92Y)

Pass 31 May 2022 42,766 miles

emissions too clean to register

Fail 27 May 2022 42,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

emissions too clean to register

Pass 25 May 2021 30,494 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 11 Jun 2020 25,650 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 30 May 2020

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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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FV17 JSU 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 FV17 JSU, 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 FV17 JSU registered?

FV17 JSU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2017.

Is FV17 JSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 JSU 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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