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LW17 SCV

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

284,375 mi
Last recorded284,375 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW17 SCV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 284,375 miles

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2026 271,472 miles

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2025 254,670 miles

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers

Fail 10 Dec 2025 254,261 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to o/s/r brake caliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers

Pass 4 Jun 2025 231,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate missing

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2025 231,829 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate missing

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2024 213,125 miles

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2024 184,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to under body covers fitted.

unable to fully inspect due to engine covers fitted.

Pass 7 Dec 2023 155,790 miles

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2023 132,128 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2022 101,823 miles

unable to inspect some components due to engine cover fitted

unable to inspect some components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 46,848 miles

engine cover fitted (unable to inspect some components)

underbody covers fitted (unable to inspect some components)

Pass 16 Nov 2021 46,718 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 44,210 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 40,433 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 40,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 SCV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SCV, 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 LW17 SCV registered?

LW17 SCV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2017.

Is LW17 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW17 SCV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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