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SD17 CLJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

226,987 mi
Last recorded226,987 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD17 CLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 226,987 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 226,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 210,323 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 187,791 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 161,536 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 131,089 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 94,948 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,866 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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SD17 CLJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 SD17 CLJ, 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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How do I check the history of SD17 CLJ?

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What year was SD17 CLJ registered?

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

Is SD17 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD17 CLJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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