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SK17 ABV

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,716 mi
Last recorded96,716 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK17 ABV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 96,716 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 89,082 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 89,048 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 79,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 71,684 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 71,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2022 62,249 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 50,927 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 37,535 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2020 37,535 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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SK17 ABV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK17 ABV, 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 SK17 ABV registered?

SK17 ABV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is SK17 ABV safe to buy?

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