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HN17 VYA

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,073 mi
Last recorded205,073 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN17 VYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 205,073 miles

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

TPMS light illuminated on dash but not faulty

Pass 29 Oct 2024 171,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 158,713 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 145,803 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 130,761 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 120,912 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 120,912 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 110,079 miles

offside front tyre edge wearing out and close to legal limit

windscreen crack on offside front lower but not effecting front view

Pass 29 May 2019 88,189 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 67,360 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 67,342 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 35,860 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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HN17 VYA is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN17 VYA, 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 HN17 VYA registered?

HN17 VYA is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2017.

Is HN17 VYA safe to buy?

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