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SO66 AVU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,927 mi
Last recorded87,927 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO66 AVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 87,927 miles

Central UNDERTRAYS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 83,672 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated and insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2025 83,669 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated and insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2024 80,463 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front [slight] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2024 80,461 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front [slight] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2023 76,741 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 71,488 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

Pass 12 Mar 2021 67,067 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 67,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 61,875 miles

covers fitted front to rear on underside of vehicle not allowing for viewing of some components

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

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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SO66 AVU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 SO66 AVU, 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 SO66 AVU registered?

SO66 AVU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2017.

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