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PL17 CEX

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

238,955 mi
Last recorded238,955 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL17 CEX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 238,955 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 209,312 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 176,724 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 147,857 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 147,857 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 117,538 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 91,108 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 68,991 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 18,023 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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PL17 CEX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 PL17 CEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL17 CEX registered?

PL17 CEX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is PL17 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL17 CEX 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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