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PJ17 OPA

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,934 mi
Last recorded52,934 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ17 OPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 52,934 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 42,108 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 32,284 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2023 23,722 miles

o/s front and both rear tyres starting to perish/crack on outer sidewalls

tpms light illuminated

Fail 15 May 2023 23,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

o/s front and both rear tyres starting to perish/crack on outer sidewalls

tpms light illuminated

Pass 8 Jun 2022 15,616 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 8,053 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 7,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 6,934 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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PJ17 OPA is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PJ17 OPA, 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 PJ17 OPA registered?

PJ17 OPA is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2017.

Is PJ17 OPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ17 OPA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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