2017 Skoda Octavia 1.4L Petrol · BT17 CFV
2017 Skoda Octavia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 73,206 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT17 CFV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 73,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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BT17 CFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Skoda Octavia (BT17 CFV) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
BT17 CFV Mileage History
- 14/10/202247,746 mi
- 29/09/202357,183 mi+9,437 mi
- 04/10/202465,092 mi+7,909 mi
- 14/10/202573,206 mi+8,114 mi
Average of roughly 8,484 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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