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VA66 TXH

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,244 mi
Last recorded122,244 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA66 TXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 122,244 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 112,911 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 89,180 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 84,075 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs heavily worn. Outer face has significantly reduced braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shock absorbers leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,416 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 74,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Tyre worn unevenly on inner edge, ply/canvas 225/45r17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 60,819 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks leaking. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 42,751 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks have light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 33,392 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 33,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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VA66 TXH is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 VA66 TXH, 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 VA66 TXH registered?

VA66 TXH is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2017.

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