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WG17 OYM

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,286 mi
Last recorded40,286 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG17 OYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 40,286 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 40,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2025 37,348 miles

Rear braking disc's pitted and worn

Pass 17 May 2024 35,389 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 32,618 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 32,618 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 25,784 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 25,784 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brakes not braking on full part of disc's (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 21,856 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 18,284 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 18,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 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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WG17 OYM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 WG17 OYM, 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 WG17 OYM registered?

WG17 OYM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2017.

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