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Y8 DCF

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,620 mi
Last recorded87,620 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 DCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 87,620 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 87,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,701 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 78,701 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner brake pad's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.8mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.8mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 71,534 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 61,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on2.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3.43mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 54,087 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 49,093 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,414 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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Y8 DCF is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 Y8 DCF, 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 Y8 DCF registered?

Y8 DCF is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 January 2017.

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