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YT17 BCZ

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

225,803 mi
Last recorded225,803 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT17 BCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 225,803 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 206,035 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 174,595 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 174,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 plate defaced failed 0.85 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 166,047 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 166,040 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 148,511 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 148,253 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 126,019 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 126,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 97,180 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 88,672 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 82,229 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 65,938 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 58,460 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 50,259 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 33,881 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 31,860 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 18,034 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 2,532 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 32 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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YT17 BCZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YT17 BCZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT17 BCZ registered?

YT17 BCZ is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2017.

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