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HG17 AEL

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,639 mi
Last recorded64,639 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG17 AEL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 64,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 62,139 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 59,626 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 51,444 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 42,603 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 34,849 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 31,052 miles
Pass 7 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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HG17 AEL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG17 AEL, 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 HG17 AEL registered?

HG17 AEL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2017.

Is HG17 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG17 AEL shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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