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LJ66 NHX

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,808 mi
Last recorded131,808 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ66 NHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 131,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 131,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 125,294 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 117,486 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 111,341 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2022 108,646 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have beam reflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Apr 2022 108,604 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have beam reflectors fitted (4.1.4 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some 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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LJ66 NHX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ66 NHX, 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 LJ66 NHX registered?

LJ66 NHX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2017.

Is LJ66 NHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ66 NHX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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