2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · RBZ 5142
2017 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 May 2017. Recorded mileage 168,353 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RBZ 5142 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 168,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RBZ 5142 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 (RBZ 5142) between October 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
RBZ 5142 Mileage History
- 20/10/2022116,741 mi
- 17/10/2023134,904 mi+18,163 mi
- 17/10/2024148,570 mi+13,666 mi
- 14/07/2025149,691 mi+1,121 mi
- 01/07/2026168,353 mi+18,662 mi
Average of roughly 13,962 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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