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N5 AVH

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,526 mi
Last recorded42,526 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 AVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 42,526 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2026 66,369 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 42,492 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 37,524 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 55,011 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 33,689 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 48,636 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 30,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

manufactures covers and under tray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 15 Mar 2023 42,628 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 25,289 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

manufactures covers and under tray fitted unable to fully inspect vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2022 31,646 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 18,002 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 14,505 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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N5 AVH is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N5 AVH, 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 N5 AVH registered?

N5 AVH is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is N5 AVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 AVH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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