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HJ17 SPU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,859 mi
Last recorded84,859 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ17 SPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 84,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 84,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 72,595 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 60,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Nov 2023 60,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 48,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides/slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower undertray fitted/not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 35,200 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and 2mm/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 25,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 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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HJ17 SPU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HJ17 SPU, 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 HJ17 SPU registered?

HJ17 SPU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2017.

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