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VU17 AZL

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,083 mi
Last recorded144,083 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU17 AZL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 144,083 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 133,941 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 133,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 128,796 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 95,420 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 42,678 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 21,766 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 17,543 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 17,543 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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VU17 AZL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 VU17 AZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU17 AZL?

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What year was VU17 AZL registered?

VU17 AZL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is VU17 AZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU17 AZL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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