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SY17 NZJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,318 mi
Last recorded119,318 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY17 NZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 119,318 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 106,337 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 106,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 94,684 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 89,010 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 82,412 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 82,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 69,625 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 53,818 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 41,342 miles

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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SY17 NZJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc 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 SY17 NZJ, 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 SY17 NZJ registered?

SY17 NZJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is SY17 NZJ safe to buy?

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