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PL66 ZVS

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,047 mi
Last recorded93,047 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL66 ZVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 93,047 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 79,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 66,899 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 54,423 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 44,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 35,688 miles

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

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Fail 11 Jan 2021 35,687 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure brackets snapped / headlight shaking (4.1.1 (c))

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

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2020 28,368 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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PL66 ZVS is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 PL66 ZVS, 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 PL66 ZVS registered?

PL66 ZVS is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2017.

Is PL66 ZVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL66 ZVS 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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