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YR17 HXW

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,521 mi
Last recorded95,521 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR17 HXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 95,521 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 90,363 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 86,474 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 86,474 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 84,354 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 73,474 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 58,381 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 58,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 40,333 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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YR17 HXW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR17 HXW, 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 YR17 HXW registered?

YR17 HXW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2017.

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The MOT history for YR17 HXW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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