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WA17 UOJ

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,343 mi
Last recorded157,343 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 157,343 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 139,098 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 137,685 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL FOUR SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 123,470 miles

Covers under vehicle

Exhaust corroding

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 105,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 96,074 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,840 miles

Central Front Inner Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 82,840 miles

Central Front Inner Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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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WA17 UOJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc 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 WA17 UOJ, 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 UOJ registered?

WA17 UOJ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is WA17 UOJ safe to buy?

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