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YA17 LRF

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

263,483 mi
Last recorded263,483 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA17 LRF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 263,483 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 263,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 229,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under engine & floor covers obscuring some components

Fail 31 Oct 2022 229,160 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 229,139 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged kinked where it fits into flexible hose connector (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 186,375 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 186,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexi hose insecure. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 139,301 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 May 2020 120,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

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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YA17 LRF is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YA17 LRF, 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 YA17 LRF registered?

YA17 LRF is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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