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YD17 YGH

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,882 mi
Last recorded220,882 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD17 YGH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2025 220,882 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower side position lamp inop

Pass 26 Jul 2024 203,548 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 203,544 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 203,527 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 175,327 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 146,167 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 182,263 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 93,012 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 64,936 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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YD17 YGH is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD17 YGH, 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 YD17 YGH registered?

YD17 YGH is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2017.

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