2017 SKODA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SKODA
- Year
- 2017
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 February 2027 (248 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 64,263 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 61/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2017 Skoda has 10 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 64,263 miles. While these were addressed, the repeated nature of these advisories and failures suggests a need for diligent inspection.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 16,370 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or inconsistencies in the MOT mileage readings.
Things to check
- Recurring shock absorber issues: ADVISORY on 2020-03-23, then MAJOR leak on 2021-03-29.
- Recurring tyre wear: ADVISORY on 2020-03-23, then DANGEROUS on 2024-01-31.
- Recurring headlamp aim: ADVISORY on 2020-03-23, then MAJOR failure on 2021-03-29.
- High mileage (149,574 mi) indicates significant wear and tear on components.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-02-17, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and no hidden storage or low-usage related issues.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
- All major and dangerous defects were immediately rectified and passed subsequent retests.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 64,263 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2021 | FAIL | 82,194 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 82,194 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 96,498 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | FAIL | 109,365 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 109,365 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | FAIL | 125,494 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 125,498 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 137,931 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 149,574 mi |
ADVISORY front discs pads wearing low
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About this page
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