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FV17 VBN

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,003 mi
Last recorded50,003 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 VBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 50,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 46,250 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 43,482 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 39,102 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 32,869 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 27,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 22,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 22,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 VBN is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc 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 FV17 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

FV17 VBN is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is FV17 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 VBN 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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