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MD17 WGG

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,076 mi
Last recorded113,076 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD17 WGG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 113,076 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 112,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 104,054 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 96,965 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 85,677 miles

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

Rear Pads 75% Worn

Pass 12 Aug 2022 72,065 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 58,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant low

Pass 14 Aug 2020 47,884 miles

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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MD17 WGG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 MD17 WGG, 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 MD17 WGG registered?

MD17 WGG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 August 2017.

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