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WA17 VLL

2017 Skoda Octavia

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,781 mi
Last recorded102,781 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA17 VLL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 102,781 miles

Offside Side repeater lens has a temporary repair.

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 96,935 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 89,102 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 76,977 miles

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

Windscreen has stone chip damage not affecting drivers view

Fail 14 Feb 2023 76,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror/ side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen has stone chip damage not affecting drivers view

Pass 22 Feb 2022 67,815 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 57,766 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,433 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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WA17 VLL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Brown with a 1,968cc 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 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

WA17 VLL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is WA17 VLL safe to buy?

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