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SA17 RVL

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,412 mi
Last recorded57,412 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA17 RVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 57,412 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 57,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 52,142 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 52,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Handbrake lever on Caliper siezed causing cable to detach cable guide (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner brake surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 48,142 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 48,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 40,417 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 32,774 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 23,500 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 23,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 18,000 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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SA17 RVL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SA17 RVL, 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 SA17 RVL registered?

SA17 RVL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 August 2017.

Is SA17 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA17 RVL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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