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YL17 UDM

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,038 mi
Last recorded143,038 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 UDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 143,038 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 143,038 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 128,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & out off shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 107,000 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tailgate not always opening correctly from latch

Pass 1 Jun 2022 74,487 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 50,452 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 39,267 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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YL17 UDM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YL17 UDM, 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 YL17 UDM registered?

YL17 UDM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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The MOT history for YL17 UDM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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