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SO17 FSG

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,195 mi
Last recorded60,195 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO17 FSG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 60,195 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 54,114 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 54,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 27 May 2024 47,981 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/ lipped also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2024 47,981 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/ lipped also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 39,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 32,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 May 2021 26,052 miles

Slight cracks in front tyres 225/45/17

Pass 11 Jun 2020 20,644 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking( 2 new tyres fitted to rear)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2020 20,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking with cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking with cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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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SO17 FSG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,395cc petrol 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 SO17 FSG, 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 SO17 FSG registered?

SO17 FSG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is SO17 FSG safe to buy?

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