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VR55 HOD

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,990 mi
Last recorded66,990 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR55 HOD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 66,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing from between mid section and front pipe section ! Needs changing ASAP !! (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Needs changing ASAP !! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Needs changing ASAP !! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 66,829 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 57,312 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 57,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2023 48,593 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 38,968 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 29,907 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 20,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low 2.2mm and cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot opened via key - switch inoperative but opens and shuts fully for inspection

Fail 19 Oct 2020 20,819 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low 2.2mm and cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot opened via key - switch inoperative but opens and shuts fully for inspection

Pass 4 May 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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VR55 HOD is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VR55 HOD, 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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VR55 HOD is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2017.

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