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HG66 UJL

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

183,585 mi
Last recorded183,585 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG66 UJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 183,585 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 183,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 154,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 154,913 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 122,591 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS INNER PAD APPEARS CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged with no sharp edges at time of inspection

minor stone chip damage to front screen

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 4 Feb 2022 122,591 miles

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted damaged / cracked with sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible FRONT and REAR de-laminated letters partly missing (0.1 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS INNER PAD APPEARS CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

minor stone chip damage to front screen

Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 93,226 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 68,425 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both ns and os: light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake discs slightly lipped

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

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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HG66 UJL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HG66 UJL, 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 HG66 UJL registered?

HG66 UJL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2017.

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