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OW17 WBK

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

223,075 mi
Last recorded223,075 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW17 WBK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 223,075 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2025 205,786 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 187,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 170,378 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 153,750 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 141,120 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 141,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 122,742 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 103,802 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 75,929 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,411 miles

Front brake pads are wearing thin

Nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 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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OW17 WBK is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OW17 WBK, 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 OW17 WBK registered?

OW17 WBK is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is OW17 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW17 WBK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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