2017 Skoda Octavia 1.4L Petrol · VU17 RDV
2017 Skoda Octavia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 2017. Recorded mileage 45,974 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU17 RDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2025
- 45,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VU17 RDV 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 (VU17 RDV) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VU17 RDV Mileage History
- 06/07/202337,992 mi
- 07/07/202337,991 mi-1 mi
- 05/07/202442,105 mi+4,114 mi
- 04/07/202545,972 mi+3,867 mi
- 04/07/202545,974 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,999 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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