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HT17 VPU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

176,646 mi
Last recorded176,646 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 176,646 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 165,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 163,550 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 161,955 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 144,008 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 144,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 124,862 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 107,408 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 93,550 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 73,843 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 71,349 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 48,828 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 22,716 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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HT17 VPU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPU, 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 HT17 VPU registered?

HT17 VPU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2017.

Is HT17 VPU safe to buy?

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