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VR55 MMR

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,555 mi
Last recorded91,555 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR55 MMR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 91,555 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 91,553 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 82,914 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 72,886 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 64,523 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 54,840 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 45,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 36,064 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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VR55 MMR is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MMR, 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 VR55 MMR registered?

VR55 MMR is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is VR55 MMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VR55 MMR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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