2017 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · DK17 JFU
2017 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 108,251 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK17 JFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 108,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK17 JFU 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 (DK17 JFU) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
DK17 JFU Mileage History
- 16/08/202490,619 mi
- 16/08/202490,625 mi+6 mi
- 18/08/202599,799 mi+9,174 mi
- 18/08/202599,799 mi
- 17/08/2026108,251 mi+8,452 mi
Average of roughly 8,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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