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MT17 BNL

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,823 mi
Last recorded60,823 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT17 BNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 60,823 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 55,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 55,966 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 50,662 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 42,389 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 35,649 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2021 28,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 23,554 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2019 20,820 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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MT17 BNL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT17 BNL, 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 MT17 BNL registered?

MT17 BNL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 April 2017.

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