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YO17 XAM

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,478 mi
Last recorded78,478 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO17 XAM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 78,478 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 69,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 58,775 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 47,382 miles

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

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

vehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 21 Aug 2023 47,382 miles

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

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

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

vehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2022 36,238 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

vehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2021 24,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

vehicle undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2020 15,230 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 13,923 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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YO17 XAM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YO17 XAM, 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 YO17 XAM registered?

YO17 XAM is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2017.

Is YO17 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO17 XAM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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