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97 NYB

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,111 mi
Last recorded44,111 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration97 NYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 44,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine coverunable to fully inspect some vehicle components

Pass 25 Oct 2024 38,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing and small cuts poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing and small cuts poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 38,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing and small cuts poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing and small cuts poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 33,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 27,477 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 20,277 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 15,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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97 NYB is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 97 NYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 97 NYB registered?

97 NYB is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2017.

Is 97 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97 NYB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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