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MD66 WFJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,344 mi
Last recorded96,344 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD66 WFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 96,344 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 91,748 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 87,199 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 87,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 83,398 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 83,398 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 78,123 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 73,144 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 67,373 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 67,373 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2022 64,147 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 64,147 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 59,439 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 55,010 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 51,740 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 51,627 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 50,875 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 47,659 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 47,659 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 43,235 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 43,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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MD66 WFJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MD66 WFJ, 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 MD66 WFJ registered?

MD66 WFJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 January 2017.

Is MD66 WFJ safe to buy?

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