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SM66 XGC

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,540 mi
Last recorded122,540 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM66 XGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 122,540 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 120,187 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 118,007 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 116,259 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 116,259 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 114,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively causing lip on edge of disc but pads are good (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 97,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn causing a lip on the edge of disc but pads are good (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc are corroded and pads about 4mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 79,906 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 72,334 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 72,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre size 225/35r19 y extra load pirelli p zero (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn through tread on inner edge. advise change tyre now (5.2.3 (e))

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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SM66 XGC is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM66 XGC, 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 SM66 XGC registered?

SM66 XGC is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 February 2017.

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