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SG17 YBN

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,490 mi
Last recorded91,490 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG17 YBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 91,490 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 91,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 72,172 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 47,747 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 47,721 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 38,004 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 29,128 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 19,680 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2020 13,314 miles
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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SG17 YBN is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG17 YBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG17 YBN registered?

SG17 YBN is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is SG17 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG17 YBN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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