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LW17 FBU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,050 mi
Last recorded61,050 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW17 FBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 61,050 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 58,025 miles

advise offside front brake discs worn and corroded inner side

Fail 8 Jan 2025 58,025 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise offside front brake discs worn and corroded inner side

Pass 12 Jan 2024 55,213 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 50,309 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 40,746 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 27,715 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r and o/s/r ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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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LW17 FBU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 999cc 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 LW17 FBU, 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

How do I check the history of LW17 FBU?

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What year was LW17 FBU registered?

LW17 FBU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is LW17 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW17 FBU 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.

Does LW17 FBU have outstanding finance?

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