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Skoda Octavia

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

440 GAFMOT history

440 GAF is a blue diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 16 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 212,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

440 GAF blue Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
212,161 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
440 GAF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

440 GAF was last recorded at 212,161 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,126 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
6,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 212,161 miles
  • 2024 – 202,410 miles
  • 2023 – 193,217 miles
  • 2022 – 184,721 miles
  • 2021 – 176,180 miles
  • 2020 – 168,481 miles
  • 2019 – 164,231 miles
  • 2018 – 158,568 miles
  • 2017 – 152,738 miles
  • 2016 – 147,232 miles
  • 2015 – 141,805 miles
  • 2014 – 136,200 miles
  • 2013 – 130,161 miles
  • 2012 – 124,164 miles
  • 2011 – 118,528 miles
  • 2010 – 113,096 miles
  • 2009 – 107,495 miles
  • 2008 – 99,016 miles
  • 2007 – 87,756 miles
  • 2006 – 79,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,161 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,161 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    212,161 miles
    Test number
    524403451981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail212,126 miles (+9,716)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,126 miles
    Test number
    807011885873
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure and fouling wheel (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass202,410 miles (+11)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    202,410 miles
    Test number
    748749067008
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail202,399 miles (+9,182)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,399 miles
    Test number
    970921275464
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass193,217 miles (+59)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    193,217 miles
    Test number
    414378061338
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail193,158 miles (+8,437)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,158 miles
    Test number
    944169765449
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass184,721 miles (+8,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    184,721 miles
    Test number
    952974547161
    • AdvisoryRear light corrosion rear axle
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed

  8. Pass176,180 miles (+7,699)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    176,180 miles
    Test number
    447273443293
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass168,481 miles (+4,250)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    168,481 miles
    Test number
    207036461887
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose flexi perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass164,231 miles (+5,663)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,231 miles
    Test number
    670973905853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass158,568 miles (+5,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    158,568 miles
    Test number
    785564243053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  12. Pass152,738 miles (+5,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    152,738 miles
    Test number
    704034088714
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass147,232 miles (+5,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    147,232 miles
    Test number
    950384216350
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass141,805 miles (+5,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    141,805 miles
    Test number
    530359686856
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass136,200 miles (+6,039)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    136,200 miles
    Test number
    397233574289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass130,161 miles (+5,997)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    130,161 miles
    Test number
    608213973227
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass124,164 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    124,164 miles
    Test number
    377149162224
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail124,164 miles (+5,636)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,164 miles
    Test number
    816529562204
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass118,528 miles (+5,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    118,528 miles
    Test number
    588467761299
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass113,096 miles (+5,601)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    113,096 miles
    Test number
    164617060274
    • NoteN/s/f steering rack arm showing slight play

  21. Pass107,495 miles (+8,479)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,495 miles
    Test number
    791673379266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEngine cover fitted
    • NoteUnderb tray fitted

  22. Fail99,016 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,016 miles
    Test number
    151203178255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass99,016 miles (+11,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    99,016 miles
    Test number
    972043178243
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass87,756 miles (+7,849)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    87,756 miles
    Test number
    102859967214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    79,907 miles
    Test number
    344085376295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 440 GAF

What vehicle is registration 440 GAF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 440 GAF on a blue diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 16 Sept 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 440 GAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 440 GAF expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 440 GAF?
The MOT on 440 GAF expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 440 GAF done?
440 GAF was recorded at 212,161 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 6,941 miles a year.
Has 440 GAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 440 GAF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on 440 GAF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 440 GAF find?
440 GAF passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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