Skoda Octavia
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
M223 SBWMOT history
M223 SBW is a grey diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 102,506 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 102,506 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 11 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,881 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M223 SBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Octavia
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M223 SBW was last recorded at 102,506 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 14,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,297 miles · 2 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,209 miles
- Average per year
- 7,881 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 102,506 miles
- 2023 – 74,294 miles
- 2022 – 62,048 miles
- 2021 – 53,551 miles
- 2020 – 45,539 miles
- 2019 – 38,143 miles
- 2018 – 33,633 miles
- 2017 – 30,424 miles
- 2016 – 26,972 miles
- 2015 – 23,188 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,506 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Full MOT history
14 tests since 23 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,506 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 102,506 miles
- Test number
- 372648734109
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Fail102,505 miles (+14,208)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,505 miles
- Test number
- 858013033072
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass88,297 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 88,297 miles
- Test number
- 468928421013
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Fail88,284 miles (+13,990)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,284 miles
- Test number
- 320661534725
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass74,294 miles (+12,246)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 74,294 miles
- Test number
- 816477548835
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity boot cracking up
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryLight on dash
Pass62,048 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 62,048 miles
- Test number
- 523085174533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,048 miles (+8,497)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,048 miles
- Test number
- 659496438271
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass53,551 miles (+8,012)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 53,551 miles
- Test number
- 260792068301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,539 miles (+7,396)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 45,539 miles
- Test number
- 125531109281
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass38,143 miles (+4,510)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 38,143 miles
- Test number
- 445239114429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,633 miles (+3,209)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 33,633 miles
- Test number
- 714755744305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,424 miles (+3,452)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 30,424 miles
- Test number
- 304947321795
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass26,972 miles (+3,784)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 26,972 miles
- Test number
- 876457262438
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass23,188 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 23,188 miles
- Test number
- 569383446563
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about M223 SBW
- Does M223 SBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M223 SBW is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M223 SBW?
- The MOT on M223 SBW is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M223 SBW done?
- M223 SBW was recorded at 102,506 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 7,881 miles a year.
- Has M223 SBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M223 SBW has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on M223 SBW 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 M223 SBW find?
- M223 SBW passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe.
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