2017 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · AB17 BRB
2017 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 88,246 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB17 BRB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 88,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB17 BRB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Skoda Octavia (AB17 BRB) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AB17 BRB Mileage History
- 17/03/202344,072 mi
- 02/10/202344,566 mi+494 mi
- 08/04/202462,942 mi+18,376 mi
- 10/03/202575,280 mi+12,338 mi
- 07/04/202688,246 mi+12,966 mi
Average of roughly 14,447 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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