YJ51BWH - SKODA OCTAVIA
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 10 days ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 32 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
32
Passed Tests
20
Failed Tests
12
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 29 August 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 171,521 mi
Expires: 07 September 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 27 August 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 171,519 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- 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))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 03 September 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,409 mi
Expires: 07 September 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Lower effort (1.2.1 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Passed - 29 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,163 mi
Expires: 07 September 2024
Failed - 29 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,163 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Passed - 31 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,481 mi
Expires: 07 September 2023
Failed - 31 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,481 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Minor Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory handbrake has little reserve travel
Passed - 01 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,636 mi
Expires: 07 September 2022
Failed - 31 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,633 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Passed - 26 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,040 mi
Expires: 07 September 2021
Failed - 26 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,038 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 03 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,927 mi
Expires: 07 September 2020
Failed - 02 September 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,927 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 29 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,296 mi
Expires: 07 September 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Failed - 29 August 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,296 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Passed - 06 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,962 mi
Expires: 07 September 2018
Failed - 06 September 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,962 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Major Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (1.4.A.2f)
Passed - 02 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,081 mi
Expires: 07 September 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 02 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,081 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 27 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,229 mi
Expires: 07 September 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 05 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 111,014 mi
Expires: 07 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Passed - 02 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,613 mi
Expires: 07 September 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 02 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,613 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 04 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,214 mi
Expires: 07 September 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 04 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 100,214 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Major Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 06 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,604 mi
Expires: 07 September 2012
Passed - 31 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,225 mi
Expires: 07 September 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Failed - 31 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,225 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Passed - 07 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,267 mi
Expires: 07 September 2010
Passed - 04 September 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,898 mi
Expires: 07 September 2009
Passed - 29 August 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,562 mi
Expires: 07 September 2008
Passed - 06 September 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,753 mi
Expires: 07 September 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for YJ51BWH?
The MOT expires on 07 September 2026.
What is the tax status of YJ51BWH?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of YJ51BWH?
This is a 2001 SKODA OCTAVIA in Green. It runs on Diesel with a 1896cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of YJ51BWH?
This vehicle produces 140 g/km of CO2 emissions.