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HK17 MLX

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

240,695 mi
Last recorded240,695 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK17 MLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 240,695 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 226,661 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 204,608 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 203,547 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 160,018 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2021 119,200 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 90,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 61,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,229 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 36,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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HK17 MLX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HK17 MLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK17 MLX registered?

HK17 MLX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is HK17 MLX safe to buy?

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