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HX17 WHS

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

213,926 mi
Last recorded213,926 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 213,926 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 194,727 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 177,256 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 171,699 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 157,250 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 157,179 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 151,572 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 141,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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 31 Aug 2021 107,716 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Aug 2021 107,403 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Sep 2020 81,316 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,251 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,361 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 28,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WHS is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WHS, 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 WHS registered?

HX17 WHS is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2017.

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