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FV17 VCO

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,934 mi
Last recorded109,934 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 109,934 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 94,692 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS LIGHT ON DASH

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 92,491 miles

Both side rear brake disc in poor condition

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

Nearside rear tyre slighty cracking (inner & outer edge)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge+ worn close to legal limit

Fail 22 Aug 2024 92,491 miles

Both side rear brake disc in poor condition

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

Nearside rear tyre slighty cracking (inner & outer edge)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge+ worn close to legal limit

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 88,269 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2023 88,269 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2022 83,204 miles

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,718 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,091 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 71,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 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 VCO is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VCO, 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 VCO registered?

FV17 VCO is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2017.

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The MOT history for FV17 VCO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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