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VA17 JVT

2017 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,815 mi
Last recorded161,815 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA17 JVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 161,815 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 138,417 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 138,417 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 117,108 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 117,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 92,958 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 92,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 69,158 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 49,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 38,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020

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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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VA17 JVT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA17 JVT, 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 VA17 JVT registered?

VA17 JVT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2017.

Is VA17 JVT safe to buy?

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