2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · V27 SAF
2017 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Aug 2017. Recorded mileage 125,578 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V27 SAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 125,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V27 SAF 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 (V27 SAF) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 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 4 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.
V27 SAF Mileage History
- 13/04/202264,125 mi
- 17/04/202385,627 mi+21,502 mi
- 12/04/2024111,474 mi+25,847 mi
- 28/03/2025121,647 mi+10,173 mi
- 31/03/2026125,578 mi+3,931 mi
Average of roughly 15,499 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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