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YG17 ALT

2017 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,655 mi
Last recorded35,655 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG17 ALT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 35,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 31,109 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 26,990 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 22,698 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 15,908 miles

un able to inspect middle seat belt 2nd row due to seat cover fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 12,994 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 10,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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YG17 ALT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YG17 ALT, 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 YG17 ALT registered?

YG17 ALT is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 August 2017.

Is YG17 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG17 ALT shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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