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W26 ERA

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,999 mi
Last recorded75,999 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 ERA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 75,999 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2026 63,217 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 62,744 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 57,343 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 61,746 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 48,864 miles

Undertray fitted

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 51,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 35,464 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 39,336 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 21,910 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 30,727 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 17,212 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 27,483 miles
Pass 31 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 11 Dec 2019 13,466 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 9,594 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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W26 ERA is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W26 ERA, 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

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What year was W26 ERA registered?

W26 ERA is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2017.

Is W26 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W26 ERA shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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