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MD17 YRE

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

74,494 mi
Last recorded74,494 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD17 YRE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 74,494 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 74,494 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 58,483 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 52,565 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 47,151 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 34,444 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 27,286 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2020

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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 YRE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 YRE, 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 YRE registered?

MD17 YRE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is MD17 YRE safe to buy?

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