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NJ17 EBP

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,147 mi
Last recorded137,147 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ17 EBP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 137,147 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 126,216 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - rear bush worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 126,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear inner edge - 1.2mm measured (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - rear bush worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/perished/uneven wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 94,186 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 73,067 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,797 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 40,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,942 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 27,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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NJ17 EBP is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc 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 NJ17 EBP, 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 NJ17 EBP registered?

NJ17 EBP is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2017.

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The MOT history for NJ17 EBP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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