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Skoda Octavia

Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

G17 JKYMOT history

G17 JKY is a yellow petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 21 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 207,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

G17 JKY yellow Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
207,481 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G17 JKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G17 JKY was last recorded at 207,481 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 12,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,710 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,771 miles
Average per year
8,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,481 miles
  • 2025 – 194,710 miles
  • 2022 – 194,404 miles
  • 2017 – 191,519 miles
  • 2016 – 183,970 miles
  • 2015 – 174,674 miles
  • 2014 – 164,564 miles
  • 2013 – 151,602 miles
  • 2012 – 137,938 miles
  • 2011 – 124,729 miles
  • 2010 – 104,790 miles
  • 2009 – 87,812 miles
  • 2008 – 72,205 miles
  • 2007 – 56,526 miles
  • 2006 – 43,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,481 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Vehicle lowered; suspension arms, steering arms, drive-shafts etc. out of alignment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,481 miles (+12,771)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    207,481 miles
    Test number
    304563186167
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass194,710 miles (+306)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    194,710 miles
    Test number
    148571288101
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass194,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    194,404 miles
    Test number
    322560837820
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail194,404 miles (+2,885)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,404 miles
    Test number
    900629785934
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass191,519 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    191,519 miles
    Test number
    886574425287
    • AdvisoryVehicle lowered; suspension arms, steering arms, drive-shafts etc. out of alignment
  6. Fail191,514 miles (+7,544)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,514 miles
    Test number
    228703408547
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle lowered; suspension arms, steering arms, drive-shafts etc. out of alignment
  7. Pass183,970 miles (+9,296)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    183,970 miles
    Test number
    384513651772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass174,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    174,674 miles
    Test number
    295219855480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail174,674 miles (+10,110)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,674 miles
    Test number
    556069355169
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteVehicle lowered; suspension arms, steering arms, drive-shafts etc. not sitting correctly
  10. Pass164,564 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    164,564 miles
    Test number
    955860654121
    • NoteN/s/f shock absorber misting
    • NoteVehicle lowered
    • NoteWindscreen mraked but not in drivers view
  11. Fail164,564 miles (+12,962)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,564 miles
    Test number
    227690754185
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have bee fouling inner wheelarches
    • NoteInsufficient damping action on front and rear suspenmsion
    • NoteVehicle lowered; steering arms, suspension aems, drive-shafts etc not sitting correctly
  12. Pass151,602 miles (+13,664)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    151,602 miles
    Test number
    215532653448
    • NoteSuspension lowered
  13. Pass137,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    137,938 miles
    Test number
    798583152165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail137,938 miles (+13,209)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,938 miles
    Test number
    189783352127
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass124,729 miles (+19,939)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    124,729 miles
    Test number
    776902151101
    • NoteFront brake pads 75% worn
  16. Pass104,790 miles (+16,978)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    104,790 miles
    Test number
    252242850149
    • NoteRear no.plate defaced
  17. Fail87,812 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,812 miles
    Test number
    611479149154
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteNearside rear door does not open from inside of out side
  18. Pass87,812 miles (+15,607)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    87,812 miles
    Test number
    900409549190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteNearside rear door does not open from inside of out side
  19. Pass72,205 miles (+15,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    72,205 miles
    Test number
    494251058154
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  20. Pass56,526 miles (+12,739)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,526 miles
    Test number
    474872557151
    • NoteBoth front shocks damp † †front tyres worn low
  21. Pass43,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,787 miles
    Test number
    443616136187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G17 JKY

Does G17 JKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G17 JKY is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on G17 JKY?
The MOT on G17 JKY is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G17 JKY done?
G17 JKY was recorded at 207,481 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 8,021 miles a year.
Has G17 JKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G17 JKY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on G17 JKY 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 G17 JKY find?
G17 JKY passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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