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SJ17 FCC

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

172,324 mi
Last recorded172,324 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 FCC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 172,324 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 158,096 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 144,035 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 134,897 miles

Nearside Reflector damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 114,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 96,694 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 96,688 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Reflector damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 83,034 miles

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

coolant below minimum.

Pass 15 Dec 2021 55,920 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 31,156 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 24,789 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 24,719 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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SJ17 FCC is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SJ17 FCC, 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 SJ17 FCC registered?

SJ17 FCC is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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