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KV17 WDM

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,620 mi
Last recorded59,620 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV17 WDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 59,620 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 53,045 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Feb 2024 47,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Mar 2023 41,120 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 41,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 33,900 miles

Nail or similar object in nearside rear tyre.

Various covers fitted obscuring components.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 26,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge / advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Mar 2020 22,955 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

various covers fitted obscuring components

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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KV17 WDM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 KV17 WDM, 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 KV17 WDM registered?

KV17 WDM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2017.

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The MOT history for KV17 WDM 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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