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SC17 VJE

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,455 mi
Last recorded84,455 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC17 VJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 84,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge General Tread Worn Below 3mm - Also Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 84,453 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge General Tread Worn Below 3mm - Also Worn On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 71,016 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 68,611 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 68,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer sidewall cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner edge has cords and ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring 2mm tread and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 57,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 48,741 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 42,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit tyre worn on outer edge and perishing slightly on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 38,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge and has small cuts intread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 38,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge and has small cuts intread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020

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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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SC17 VJE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SC17 VJE, 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 SC17 VJE registered?

SC17 VJE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2017.

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