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WA17 UOT

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,082 mi
Last recorded128,082 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 128,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads - remedial action advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads - remedial action advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 128,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault erased with diagnostic equipment (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads - remedial action advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads - remedial action advised (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 118,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of tread remaining - remedial action advised (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of tread remaining - remedial action advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 118,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault erased with diagnostic equipment (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of tread remaining - remedial action advised (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of tread remaining - remedial action advised (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer disc pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 112,255 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 101,046 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,512 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 85,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 78,742 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 70,146 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register .......

Fail 31 Mar 2020 70,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust emissions too clean to register .......

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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 UOT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UOT, 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 UOT registered?

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

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