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OW17 WKL

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,195 mi
Last recorded176,195 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW17 WKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 176,195 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 176,183 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 176,112 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel pipe damaged pipes on filter rubbing on engine cover (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 147,748 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 113,134 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 105,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 95,473 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f +-50 o/s/f +-25 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 86,286 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 69,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 58,938 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 41,544 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 33,053 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 19,828 miles

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 WKL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OW17 WKL, 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 WKL registered?

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

Is OW17 WKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW17 WKL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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