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P121 ARP

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,885 mi
Last recorded80,885 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 ARP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 80,885 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2025 80,689 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2024 75,191 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 65,898 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,718 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover & under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2021 44,660 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 40,440 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 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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P121 ARP is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P121 ARP, 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 P121 ARP registered?

P121 ARP is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2017.

Is P121 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 ARP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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