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YA17 XLE

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,767 mi
Last recorded58,767 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA17 XLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 58,767 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 54,267 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 49,413 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 42,435 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,194 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))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 35,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 26,358 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 21,694 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 21,692 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 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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YA17 XLE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

YA17 XLE is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is YA17 XLE safe to buy?

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