Skoda Octavia
Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc
S17 BLWMOT history
S17 BLW is a beige diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 203,554 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 203,554 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,817 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S17 BLW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Octavia
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S17 BLW was last recorded at 203,554 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 5,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Nov 2009: 64,935 miles, lower than 64,951 miles on 19 Nov 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 198,367 miles · 19 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,187 miles
- Average per year
- 7,817 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 203,554 miles
- 2025 – 198,367 miles
- 2024 – 193,468 miles
- 2023 – 187,238 miles
- 2022 – 181,716 miles
- 2021 – 175,122 miles
- 2020 – 170,153 miles
- 2019 – 164,703 miles
- 2018 – 159,313 miles
- 2017 – 153,697 miles
- 2016 – 148,846 miles
- 2015 – 139,086 miles
- 2014 – 134,137 miles
- 2013 – 127,538 miles
- 2012 – 118,370 miles
- 2011 – 109,237 miles
- 2010 – 100,947 miles
- 2009 – 64,935 miles
- 2008 – 64,951 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass203,554 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 19 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,554 miles (+5,187)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 203,554 miles
- Test number
- 524975936695
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass198,367 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 198,367 miles
- Test number
- 281460150881
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail198,367 miles (+4,899)7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,367 miles
- Test number
- 562132337334
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose, hose mounting bracket insecure. Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass193,468 miles (+6,230)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 193,468 miles
- Test number
- 706196137947
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass187,238 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 187,238 miles
- Test number
- 138893888727
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively front (1.2.1 (e))
Fail187,238 miles (+5,522)1 dangerous1 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,238 miles
- Test number
- 902506357977
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively front (1.2.1 (e))
Pass181,716 miles (+6,594)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 181,716 miles
- Test number
- 801532981348
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake only just making enough effort. 16%
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass175,122 miles (+4,969)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 175,122 miles
- Test number
- 980579390127
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake only just making enough effort
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass170,153 miles (+5,450)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 170,153 miles
- Test number
- 202570713098
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass164,703 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 164,703 miles
- Test number
- 633786292262
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail164,703 miles (+5,390)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,703 miles
- Test number
- 359860297263
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass159,313 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 159,313 miles
- Test number
- 962146389501
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail159,313 miles (+5,616)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,313 miles
- Test number
- 741139602571
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass153,697 miles (+4,851)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 153,697 miles
- Test number
- 999826994717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,846 miles (+9,760)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 148,846 miles
- Test number
- 572110610573
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass139,086 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 139,086 miles
- Test number
- 552093511322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,086 miles (+4,949)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,086 miles
- Test number
- 388612760690
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass134,137 miles (+6,599)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 134,137 miles
- Test number
- 375132414369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,538 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 127,538 miles
- Test number
- 525287423370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,511 miles (+9,141)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,511 miles
- Test number
- 287550423361
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,370 miles (+9,133)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 118,370 miles
- Test number
- 917275112335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,237 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 109,237 miles
- Test number
- 889322511308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,237 miles (+8,290)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,237 miles
- Test number
- 718259501350
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass100,947 miles (+36,012)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 100,947 miles
- Test number
- 963097410342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 64,935 miles
- Test number
- 124387419368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,935 miles (-16)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,935 miles
- Test number
- 400756619361
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass64,951 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 64,951 miles
- Test number
- 624524428339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S17 BLW
- Does S17 BLW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 BLW is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S17 BLW?
- The MOT on S17 BLW is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S17 BLW done?
- S17 BLW was recorded at 203,554 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 7,817 miles a year.
- Has S17 BLW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S17 BLW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on S17 BLW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S17 BLW find?
- S17 BLW passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush, and 5 more.
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