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HX17 WHK

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,025 mi
Last recorded148,025 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX17 WHK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 148,025 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 130,880 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2023 112,781 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 93,636 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 92,091 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 89,532 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 85,688 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 85,688 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 74,386 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 61,958 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 61,958 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,088 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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HX17 WHK 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 84.6%.

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 HX17 WHK, 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 HX17 WHK registered?

HX17 WHK is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is HX17 WHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX17 WHK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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