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S3 HNC

2017 Skoda Rapid

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,852 mi
Last recorded47,852 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Rapid46,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 HNC
MakeSkoda
ModelRapid
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 47,852 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 86,533 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 86,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 42,708 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 79,877 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 40,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 70,749 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 38,149 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer case missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 60,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 37,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 49,601 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 35,581 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,537 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 34,645 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,942 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 30,547 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 30,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2018 26,218 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 21,735 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 21,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60R15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Skoda Rapid?

Based on 232,614 MOT tests across 25,368 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
7,109
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
25,368
On UK Roads
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S3 HNC is a 2017 Skoda Rapid in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Rapid models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 46,156 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Skoda Rapid typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this Skoda Rapid is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S3 HNC is a 2017 Skoda Rapid, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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