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SP17 SVU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,283 mi
Last recorded44,283 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP17 SVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 44,283 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 41,036 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 36,927 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 34,346 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 29,797 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 25,343 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 25,343 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative loss of pressure detected at nearside front tyre (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated small hole on outer side wall resulting in air leak (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 22,620 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020

Body component insecure rear bumper. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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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SP17 SVU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP17 SVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP17 SVU?

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What year was SP17 SVU registered?

SP17 SVU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is SP17 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP17 SVU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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