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YF17 CGU

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,074 mi
Last recorded71,074 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 CGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 71,074 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 71,074 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 62,064 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,144 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 38,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres feathered

Pass 6 Aug 2021 27,605 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 18,268 miles
Pass 19 Apr 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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YF17 CGU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc 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 YF17 CGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF17 CGU registered?

YF17 CGU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is YF17 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF17 CGU 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.

Does YF17 CGU have outstanding finance?

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