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SJ17 FCE

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,493 mi
Last recorded118,493 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 FCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 118,493 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 111,202 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 99,491 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 85,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 70,173 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,918 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 53,135 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 FCE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FCE, 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 SJ17 FCE registered?

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

Is SJ17 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ17 FCE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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