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NU17 XOS

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,435 mi
Last recorded169,435 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU17 XOS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 169,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2025 161,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2025 161,110 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 151,541 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 136,039 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 111,727 miles

covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 25 May 2021 89,318 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 89,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

oil filler cap off and leaking oil

Pass 26 May 2020 65,485 miles
Pass 15 May 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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NU17 XOS is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU17 XOS, 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 NU17 XOS registered?

NU17 XOS is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is NU17 XOS safe to buy?

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