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MK17 OEY

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

276,124 mi
Last recorded276,124 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 276,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2025 218,130 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 218,130 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 187,594 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 187,574 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour YELLOW (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour WHITE (4.1.4 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Aug 2024 187,400 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour NEARSIDE YELLOW, OFFSIDE WHITE (4.1.4 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Aug 2022 92,736 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,772 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 82,585 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 82,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer 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 Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 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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MK17 OEY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MK17 OEY, 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 OEY registered?

MK17 OEY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2017.

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