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SD17 VGV

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,703 mi
Last recorded151,703 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 151,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 WEAR ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 21 Jun 2025 138,978 miles

Offside Rear QUARTER PANEL DAMAGED

Pass 25 Jun 2024 122,006 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH WIPER BLADES (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER EDGES GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear QUARTER PANEL ACCIDENT DAMAGE

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER EDGES GETTING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 105,831 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 89,261 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 89,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 58,921 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 37,830 miles

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

Pass 6 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 VGV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

SD17 VGV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2017.

Is SD17 VGV safe to buy?

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