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OY17 YMZ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,754 mi
Last recorded56,754 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY17 YMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 56,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the outer shoulder. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 56,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On the inner shoulder. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the outer shoulder. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 53,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on the inner edge. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 49,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 44,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 38,020 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 33,600 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 32,816 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 32,816 miles

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

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

Pass 14 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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OY17 YMZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol 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 OY17 YMZ, 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 OY17 YMZ registered?

OY17 YMZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2017.

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