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WT17 VAX

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,385 mi
Last recorded70,385 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT17 VAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 70,385 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 67,249 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 56,949 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 44,845 miles

Rear Boot only opens with key

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 44,789 miles

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

Rear Boot only opens with key

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 38,051 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre stepped

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 30,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner tyres out of shape

Fail 21 Jan 2021 30,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner tyres out of shape

Pass 22 Jul 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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WT17 VAX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 WT17 VAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WT17 VAX registered?

WT17 VAX is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2017.

Is WT17 VAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WT17 VAX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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