2017 Skoda Octavia 1.4L Petrol · LK17 FOJ
2017 Skoda Octavia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 19 May 2017. Recorded mileage 65,489 miles. MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK17 FOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2026
- 65,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
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LK17 FOJ 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 (LK17 FOJ) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 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: Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”.
LK17 FOJ Mileage History
- 25/07/202350,159 mi
- 21/08/202456,146 mi+5,987 mi
- 20/08/202560,966 mi+4,820 mi
- 20/08/202560,966 mi
- 25/07/202665,489 mi+4,523 mi
Average of roughly 5,109 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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