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Skoda Octavia

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

K8 BKYMOT history

K8 BKY is a grey diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 8 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 171,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

K8 BKY grey Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
171,385 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
18,706 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 BKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
8 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 BKY was last recorded at 171,385 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 10,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2025: 161,344 miles, lower than 161,432 miles on 22 Jan 2025.

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
161,344 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,041 miles
Average per year
18,706 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,385 miles
  • 2025 – 161,344 miles
  • 2024 – 145,266 miles
  • 2023 – 134,578 miles
  • 2021 – 103,797 miles
  • 2020 – 77,492 miles
  • 2019 – 52,673 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,385 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,385 miles (+10,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    171,385 miles
    Test number
    285885839569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass161,344 miles (-88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    161,344 miles
    Test number
    301364654945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail161,432 miles (+16,166)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,432 miles
    Test number
    358252524651
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass145,266 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,266 miles
    Test number
    830741859357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,261 miles (+86)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,261 miles
    Test number
    461979291556
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both near side and off side front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Pass145,175 miles (+10,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,175 miles
    Test number
    777595259459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass134,578 miles (+30,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,578 miles
    Test number
    548487800334
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass103,797 miles (+26,305)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,797 miles
    Test number
    796290294620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,492 miles (+24,819)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,492 miles
    Test number
    226811569361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,673 miles
    Test number
    520389452651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 BKY

Does K8 BKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 BKY is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 BKY?
The MOT on K8 BKY is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 BKY done?
K8 BKY was recorded at 171,385 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 18,706 miles a year.
Has K8 BKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 BKY has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on K8 BKY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jan 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K8 BKY find?
K8 BKY passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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