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YD17 YHG

2017 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,639 mi
Last recorded74,639 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD17 YHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 74,639 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 66,767 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 60,469 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 54,232 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 46,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 41,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 38,516 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp bulb holder damaged , not fully secured

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall heavily perished /crack 205/55R16 91V Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wear on inner edge 205/55R16 91V Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 38,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine MIL indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp bulb holder damaged , not fully secured

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre side wall heavily perished /crack 205/55R16 91V Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wear on inner edge 205/55R16 91V Michelin (5.2.3 (e))

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 YHG is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YHG, 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 YHG registered?

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

Is YD17 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD17 YHG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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