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AE17 RUC

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,754 mi
Last recorded77,754 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 RUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 77,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 66,730 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 58,645 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 46,648 miles

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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 46,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking all around the tyre, exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 36,928 miles

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Fail 1 Feb 2022 36,928 miles

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Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 30,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 29,587 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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AE17 RUC is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE17 RUC, 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 AE17 RUC registered?

AE17 RUC is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is AE17 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 RUC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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