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VK66 LBU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,228 mi
Last recorded108,228 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK66 LBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 108,228 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 on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 90,408 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 75,768 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 75,764 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 61,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 48,131 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 35,729 miles

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

Front Tyres perishing

Fail 21 Jan 2021 35,729 miles

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

Front Tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 27,558 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres 2.5mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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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VK66 LBU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,395cc petrol 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 VK66 LBU, 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 VK66 LBU registered?

VK66 LBU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2017.

Is VK66 LBU safe to buy?

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