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SM17 XTV

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,114 mi
Last recorded81,114 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 XTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2026 81,114 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2025 77,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 75,327 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 68,235 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 56,112 miles

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

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 6 Jul 2021 41,621 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

O/S wing mirror indicator cracked

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 36,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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SM17 XTV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 SM17 XTV, 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 SM17 XTV registered?

SM17 XTV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is SM17 XTV safe to buy?

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