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HT17 ODC

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,730 mi
Last recorded85,730 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT17 ODC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 85,730 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 85,730 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2025 78,081 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both HEAVILY WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 78,081 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring components.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both HEAVILY WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH. (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 70,114 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 63,998 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,739 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 49,324 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 40,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 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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HT17 ODC 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 80%.

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 HT17 ODC, 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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HT17 ODC is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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