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NG17 HXK

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,642 mi
Last recorded94,642 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG17 HXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 94,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer shoulder 3-3.5mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts shoulders below 0.6mm, 2.2-3mm across 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 94,642 miles

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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 overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer shoulder 3-3.5mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts shoulders below 0.6mm, 2.2-3mm across 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pads overheated

Pass 19 Nov 2024 92,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 87,764 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 87,764 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 82,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 82,181 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 75,064 miles

diesel particulate filter warning light on...

Fail 23 Nov 2021 75,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

diesel particulate filter warning light on...

Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,365 miles
Pass 16 Jul 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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NG17 HXK is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NG17 HXK, 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 NG17 HXK registered?

NG17 HXK is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2017.

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