2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Petrol · KH53 VRS
2017 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2017. Recorded mileage 60,340 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KH53 VRS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 60,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH53 VRS 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 (KH53 VRS) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KH53 VRS Mileage History
- 16/09/202343,555 mi
- 16/09/202343,556 mi+1 mi
- 07/09/202445,756 mi+2,200 mi
- 09/04/202547,474 mi+1,718 mi
- 02/04/202660,340 mi+12,866 mi
Average of roughly 6,600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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