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L70 SBH

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,857 mi
Last recorded68,857 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 SBH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 68,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 68,855 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 63,842 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 139,886 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 57,890 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 57,745 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 133,326 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 48,874 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 127,681 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 29,928 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 122,173 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 21,431 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 117,133 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 21,417 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 15 May 2020 112,476 miles

Front Windscreen wipers slightly poor

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2019 107,833 miles

Front Windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Upper anti-roll bar link rod rubber deteriorated

Offside Front Upper anti-roll bar link rod rubber deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2018 102,424 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 97,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 90,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,962 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 56,326 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2014 56,326 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre wall damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2012 41,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre wall damaged

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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L70 SBH is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L70 SBH, 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 L70 SBH registered?

L70 SBH is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is L70 SBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 SBH shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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