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OH56 DAN

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

86,000 mi
Last recorded86,000 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOH56 DAN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 86,000 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2026 133,401 miles

Advise rear tyres lumpy

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 72,290 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 125,464 miles

Offside Rear Damp on rear caliper, pressure tested and no visible leak. Suspect might start to leak shortly

Pass 29 May 2024 61,199 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 116,427 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 53,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 107,400 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 41,907 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 98,100 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 27,818 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2021 27,818 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 90,131 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 18,555 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 84,225 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,591 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,595 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 61,710 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,992 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,593 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,358 miles

engine runs too clean for smoke test

Pass 4 Feb 2014 31,563 miles

offside front tyre is worn more on the inside edge

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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OH56 DAN is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 OH56 DAN, 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 OH56 DAN registered?

OH56 DAN is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is OH56 DAN safe to buy?

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