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WA17 UOL

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,854 mi
Last recorded133,854 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 133,854 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 133,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 127,226 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 117,450 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH=205/55/16=CRACKED/SPLITTING=RENEW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 107,180 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 96,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16 ()

Pass 13 Apr 2021 90,060 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,923 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 65,923 miles

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

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

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

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 UOL 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 WA17 UOL, 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 UOL registered?

WA17 UOL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is WA17 UOL safe to buy?

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