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SD17 BFX

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,885 mi
Last recorded94,885 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD17 BFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 94,885 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

no exhaust emissions detected

Fail 24 Sep 2025 94,884 miles

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

no exhaust emissions detected

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 83,519 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs slightly corroded around edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No exhaust emissions detected

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively All brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 73,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 2mm and worn on the edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 73,196 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 2mm and worn on the edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 60,668 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 48,567 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 48,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 38,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 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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SD17 BFX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SD17 BFX, 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 SD17 BFX registered?

SD17 BFX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2017.

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