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YA17 OJL

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,467 mi
Last recorded71,467 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA17 OJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 71,467 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 57,795 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 44,540 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 39,530 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 39,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 29,712 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 OJL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OJL, 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 OJL registered?

YA17 OJL is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YA17 OJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA17 OJL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA17 OJL have outstanding finance?

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