2017 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · Y40 WBA
2017 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 87,654 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y40 WBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 87,654 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.
Y40 WBA 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 (Y40 WBA) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
Y40 WBA Mileage History
- 17/04/202365,127 mi
- 16/04/202472,087 mi+6,960 mi
- 28/04/202579,172 mi+7,085 mi
- 11/05/202687,663 mi+8,491 mi
- 11/05/202687,654 mi-9 mi
Average of roughly 7,346 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: Average
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