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OW66 EBG

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,042 mi
Last recorded53,042 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW66 EBG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 53,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 53,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 50,354 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 50,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2024 47,648 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 47,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 45,647 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 45,645 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 37,364 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 27,698 miles

All 4 tyres slightly cracked and deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2021 27,698 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

All 4 tyres slightly cracked and deteriorated

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 19,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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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OW66 EBG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OW66 EBG, 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 OW66 EBG registered?

OW66 EBG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2017.

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The MOT history for OW66 EBG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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