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LK17 HWL

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,256 mi
Last recorded133,256 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK17 HWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 133,256 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 116,827 miles

Front wipers streaky

Offside headlamp broken, just achieving pattern

Fail 18 Jul 2024 116,827 miles

Front wipers streaky

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside headlamp broken, just achieving pattern

Pass 15 Aug 2023 103,420 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 83,913 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 83,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 63,833 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 63,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 47,451 miles

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

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

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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LK17 HWL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK17 HWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK17 HWL registered?

LK17 HWL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 August 2017.

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