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SJ17 NMH

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,100 mi
Last recorded82,100 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ17 NMH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 82,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (on 2.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (corroded) (5.3.2 (b))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2024 73,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 66,756 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 66,756 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick the rear pads need changing (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 57,622 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2020 39,554 miles
Pass 24 Jul 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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SJ17 NMH is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NMH, 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 NMH registered?

SJ17 NMH is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2017.

Is SJ17 NMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ17 NMH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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