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Skoda Octavia

Beige · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

AVI 4796MOT history

AVI 4796 is a beige petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 132,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

AVI 4796 beige Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
132,953 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AVI 4796
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AVI 4796 was last recorded at 132,953 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 3,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Feb 2018: 27,110 miles, lower than 92,795 miles on 8 Feb 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
129,108 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,845 miles
Average per year
5,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,953 miles
  • 2025 – 129,108 miles
  • 2024 – 123,523 miles
  • 2023 – 119,094 miles
  • 2022 – 114,927 miles
  • 2021 – 111,534 miles
  • 2020 – 107,197 miles
  • 2019 – 102,645 miles
  • 2018 – 98,235 miles
  • 2017 – 92,795 miles
  • 2016 – 88,156 miles
  • 2015 – 82,673 miles
  • 2014 – 75,672 miles
  • 2013 – 69,434 miles
  • 2012 – 62,792 miles
  • 2011 – 55,452 miles
  • 2010 – 49,054 miles
  • 2009 – 39,557 miles
  • 2008 – 30,315 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,953 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    132,953 miles
    Test number
    340141234952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail132,953 miles (+3,845)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,953 miles
    Test number
    552916328210
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass129,108 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,108 miles
    Test number
    220349328687
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail129,030 miles (+5,507)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,030 miles
    Test number
    692076875017
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass123,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    123,523 miles
    Test number
    787477315481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

  6. Fail123,521 miles (+4,427)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,521 miles
    Test number
    265108191250
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

  7. Pass119,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,094 miles
    Test number
    247283200510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,094 miles (+4,167)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,094 miles
    Test number
    707865561265
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass114,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,927 miles
    Test number
    740204718223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail114,925 miles (+3,391)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,925 miles
    Test number
    933812753706
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine misfiring / will not rev up properly (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  11. Pass111,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,534 miles
    Test number
    618344622800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail111,534 miles (+4,337)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,534 miles
    Test number
    356403512955
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

  13. Pass107,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    107,197 miles
    Test number
    811520608827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,197 miles (+4,552)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,197 miles
    Test number
    154785776583
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass102,645 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,645 miles
    Test number
    275979176771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,644 miles (+4,409)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,644 miles
    Test number
    466325783596
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  17. Pass98,235 miles (+71,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,235 miles
    Test number
    841184062972
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail27,110 miles (-65,685)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,110 miles
    Test number
    881415061259
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine Light On
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass92,795 miles (+4,639)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,795 miles
    Test number
    821117427283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,156 miles
    Test number
    602353379202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,153 miles (+5,480)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,153 miles
    Test number
    950855825607
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  22. Pass82,673 miles (+7,001)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,673 miles
    Test number
    937948545075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished & cracking

  23. Pass75,672 miles (+6,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,672 miles
    Test number
    555563744019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass69,434 miles (+6,642)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,434 miles
    Test number
    335783943009
    • NoteCentre Stoplight Imop
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass62,792 miles (+7,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,792 miles
    Test number
    128522352497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail55,452 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,452 miles
    Test number
    206212541010
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass55,452 miles (+6,398)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,452 miles
    Test number
    739912541003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass49,054 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,054 miles
    Test number
    944415650002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail49,053 miles (+9,496)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,053 miles
    Test number
    394395050000
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • NoteOffside rear side light not working

  30. Pass39,557 miles (+9,242)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,557 miles
    Test number
    312791269091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  31. Pass30,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,315 miles
    Test number
    321533268005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about AVI 4796

What vehicle is registration AVI 4796 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AVI 4796 on a beige petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 1 Mar 2005. 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 AVI 4796 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AVI 4796 is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on AVI 4796?
The MOT on AVI 4796 is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AVI 4796 done?
AVI 4796 was recorded at 132,953 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 5,703 miles a year.
Has AVI 4796 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AVI 4796 has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on AVI 4796 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on AVI 4796 find?
AVI 4796 passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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