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251 DHW

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,476 mi
Last recorded73,476 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration251 DHW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 May 2025 73,476 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 60,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged stepped inner edge + deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 48,315 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 36,956 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 30,028 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 25,731 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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251 DHW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 55,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 251 DHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 9 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 251 DHW registered?

251 DHW is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2017.

Is 251 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 251 DHW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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