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SJ17 FEM

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,657 mi
Last recorded95,657 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 FEM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 95,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner & Outer Edges-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge-3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 95,657 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner & Outer Edges-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge-3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 86,622 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 86,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 77,730 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 77,730 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 68,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 3 Feb 2022 56,062 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 56,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,718 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 36,104 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 36,104 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre at legal limit

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 FEM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SJ17 FEM, 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 FEM registered?

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

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