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YF17 OLK

2017 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,668 mi
Last recorded170,668 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 OLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 170,668 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 156,005 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 144,718 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 129,190 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 129,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL MARKED (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 113,429 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 98,894 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 98,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 91,833 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 91,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 91,584 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 91,584 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge is worn also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 81,111 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 72,548 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 56,364 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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YF17 OLK is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF17 OLK, 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 YF17 OLK registered?

YF17 OLK is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is YF17 OLK safe to buy?

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