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RA66 HXL

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,943 mi
Last recorded81,943 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA66 HXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 81,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 81,940 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 73,727 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 63,811 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 54,301 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 44,883 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 35,896 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 29,206 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring testable components

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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RA66 HXL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 RA66 HXL, 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 RA66 HXL registered?

RA66 HXL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2017.

Is RA66 HXL safe to buy?

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