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R121 RDP

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

65,065 mi
Last recorded65,065 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 RDP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 65,065 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2026 78,528 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 63,540 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 61,617 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 73,142 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 51,593 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 51,586 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 64,029 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 38,084 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 54,258 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 54,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 25,863 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 44,579 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 16,403 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 31,088 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 15,777 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 28 May 2020 24,235 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 24,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 23,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. and different size wheel and incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 15,915 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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R121 RDP is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R121 RDP, 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 R121 RDP registered?

R121 RDP is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2017.

Is R121 RDP safe to buy?

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