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WA17 UKM

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,502 mi
Last recorded81,502 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA17 UKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 81,502 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 81,502 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 72,624 miles

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

tpms warning light on

Fail 18 Jul 2025 72,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

tpms warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2024 63,164 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper arm parked in middle of screen

Fail 18 Jul 2024 63,162 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Nearside front tyre as damage on outer side wall

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Rear wiper arm parked in middle of screen

Pass 18 Jul 2023 54,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 54,006 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on for low pressure

Pass 11 Jul 2022 46,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 38,609 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2021 38,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid level low

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

T.P.M.S. light on indicating a low tyre pressure

Pass 18 Jul 2020 27,114 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 25,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Reflector crack (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 25,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall has damage 225/40R17 91Y Continental 1918 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Reflector crack (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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WA17 UKM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WA17 UKM, 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 WA17 UKM registered?

WA17 UKM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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