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X20 VJP

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,260 mi
Last recorded64,260 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX20 VJP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 64,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 55,368 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 47,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 43,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front underside damaged radiator brackets broken

Fail 9 Nov 2022 43,125 miles

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

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

Coolant Below Minimum

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front underside damaged radiator brackets broken

Pass 19 Nov 2021 37,463 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2020 33,145 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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X20 VJP is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X20 VJP, 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 X20 VJP registered?

X20 VJP is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 November 2017.

Is X20 VJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X20 VJP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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