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WJ17 UGY

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,990 mi
Last recorded57,990 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ17 UGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 57,990 miles

Coolant leak/front of engine

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 51,914 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 51,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn below limit within the middle section 225 40 R 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn within middle section and inner edge 225 40 R 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Coolant level low

Pass 8 Apr 2024 47,419 miles

Nearside 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 inner edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 37,673 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 37,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 26,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked on rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked on rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 26,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked on rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked on rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 18,445 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 11,488 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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WJ17 UGY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ17 UGY, 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 WJ17 UGY registered?

WJ17 UGY is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is WJ17 UGY safe to buy?

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