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YF66 ZWT

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

260,024 mi
Last recorded260,024 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF66 ZWT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 260,024 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2026 247,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 233,548 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 219,505 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 219,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 219,193 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 191,127 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 183,358 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 182,151 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 172,318 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 172,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 145,614 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 119,750 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 95,438 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,267 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 56,827 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 31,565 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 6,716 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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YF66 ZWT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF66 ZWT, 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 YF66 ZWT registered?

YF66 ZWT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 January 2017.

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