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MD17 WGX

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,786 mi
Last recorded73,786 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD17 WGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 73,786 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 64,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 64,140 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 55,781 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 50,095 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no.plate cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged/cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2022 41,937 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged/cracked

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no.plate damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 32,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 26,336 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 WGX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc 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 MD17 WGX, 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 WGX registered?

MD17 WGX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 August 2017.

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