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HK17 MOF

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

222,208 mi
Last recorded222,208 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 222,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 222,208 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 209,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 209,317 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 188,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 171,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 170,013 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 147,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 129,894 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 95,774 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 95,773 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2019 74,498 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 51,196 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 51,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,416 miles

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 MOF is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HK17 MOF, 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 HK17 MOF registered?

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

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