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ST17 DBZ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,996 mi
Last recorded222,996 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST17 DBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 222,996 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 222,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns/os (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 181,132 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 181,115 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken near side / off side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side / off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 140,075 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 93,949 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 46,406 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 23,359 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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ST17 DBZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST17 DBZ, 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 ST17 DBZ registered?

ST17 DBZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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