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HK17 PLV

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,321 mi
Last recorded123,321 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK17 PLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 123,321 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 109,504 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 108,809 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 108,809 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 92,306 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 73,054 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 73,054 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 54,710 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 54,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 39,194 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 39,110 miles
Pass 22 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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HK17 PLV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

HK17 PLV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is HK17 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK17 PLV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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