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MK17 OEL

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,408 mi
Last recorded205,408 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK17 OEL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 205,408 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 188,117 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 188,109 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 187,143 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 177,440 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 161,852 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 161,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 149,306 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 116,808 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,907 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 98,904 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 182,730 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear lamp has slight damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake pads under 1/2 worn

slight brake judder on front brakes due corroded discs

Fail 19 Aug 2021 182,730 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear lamp has slight damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake pads under 1/2 worn

slight brake judder on front brakes due corroded discs

Pass 3 Feb 2020 170,087 miles

Nearside Rear has slight bend on inner edge

Offside Rear has damage to lamp

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

under body cover fitted

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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MK17 OEL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MK17 OEL, 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 MK17 OEL registered?

MK17 OEL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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