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HK17 SBX

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,155 mi
Last recorded163,155 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK17 SBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 163,155 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn/bald on inner edges of tyre tread/uneven wear tyre/small cuts in tyre tread

o/s/f tyre worn/bald inner edge of tyre tread (borderline pass)

Fail 15 Jan 2026 162,987 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn/bald on inner edges of tyre tread/uneven wear tyre/small cuts in tyre tread

o/s/f tyre worn/bald inner edge of tyre tread (borderline pass)

Pass 2 Jan 2025 146,368 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2023 126,038 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 108,434 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 90,576 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,245 miles
Pass 18 Jun 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 SBX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SBX, 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 SBX registered?

HK17 SBX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is HK17 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK17 SBX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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