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PL17 FBC

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,280 mi
Last recorded44,280 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL17 FBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 44,280 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 40,771 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 40,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2020 36,187 miles
Pass 22 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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PL17 FBC is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 PL17 FBC, 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 FBC registered?

PL17 FBC is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is PL17 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL17 FBC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PL17 FBC have outstanding finance?

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