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R31 MFD

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,155 mi
Last recorded84,155 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 MFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 84,155 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,224 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 70,467 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 62,833 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 54,830 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 54,817 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened out of shape (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 49,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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R31 MFD is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R31 MFD, 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 R31 MFD registered?

R31 MFD is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2017.

Is R31 MFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 MFD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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