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J77 EEL

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,319 mi
Last recorded46,319 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 EEL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 46,319 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 46,319 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall 225/40y18 radar (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 41,491 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 37,897 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 33,033 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 33,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2022 32,035 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 26,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 19,660 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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J77 EEL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J77 EEL, 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 J77 EEL registered?

J77 EEL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2017.

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The MOT history for J77 EEL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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