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HY17 HNJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,454 mi
Last recorded75,454 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY17 HNJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 75,454 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted. Osf Front to Rear Trim damaged insecure

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 67,552 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 5 Mar 2025 67,552 miles

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

Both rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2024 58,575 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 49,697 miles

Boot cannot be opened with micro switch but can be opened with the key

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 49,697 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot cannot be opened with micro switch but can be opened with the key

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 42,476 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Fail 1 Mar 2022 42,476 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Pass 24 Feb 2021 33,938 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 33,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 25,887 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Nails in both rear tyres

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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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HY17 HNJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY17 HNJ, 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 HY17 HNJ registered?

HY17 HNJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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