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KR17 YLK

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,372 mi
Last recorded41,372 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR17 YLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 41,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 37,638 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm and is slightly stress cracked in tread

both front wipers are starting to smear

Fail 16 Jan 2025 37,625 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible in damage and stress cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4-5mm and is slightly stress cracked in tread

auxiliary drive belt is cracked along centre to point of coming apart imminently

both front wipers are starting to smear

Pass 2 Nov 2023 34,629 miles

Offside Rear tyre is stress cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2022 31,179 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 27,855 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 24,119 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020

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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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KR17 YLK is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KR17 YLK, 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 KR17 YLK registered?

KR17 YLK is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2017.

Is KR17 YLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR17 YLK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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