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SY17 UKL

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,579 mi
Last recorded109,579 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY17 UKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 109,579 miles

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

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 19 Mar 2025 96,613 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 96,612 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 81,315 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes have imbalance of 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked and repaired with clear lens tape (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front head light washer trim missing but still working as intended

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 67,196 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 67,194 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 18 Mar 2022 53,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 42,610 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 37,817 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 UKL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 SY17 UKL, 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 UKL registered?

SY17 UKL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 March 2017.

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