
Skoda Octavia
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc
S28 ARCMOT history
S28 ARC is a grey petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 22 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,396 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 May 2027
- Mileage
- 82,396 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,268 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S28 ARC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Octavia
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 22 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S28 ARC was last recorded at 82,396 miles on 18 May 2026, 2,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 79,939 miles · 23 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,457 miles
- Average per year
- 4,268 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 82,396 miles
- 2025 – 79,939 miles
- 2024 – 74,332 miles
- 2023 – 70,717 miles
- 2022 – 65,998 miles
- 2020 – 61,518 miles
- 2019 – 57,912 miles
- 2018 – 54,177 miles
- 2017 – 45,365 miles
- 2016 – 38,897 miles
- 2015 – 35,716 miles
- 2014 – 30,223 miles
- 2013 – 26,198 miles
- 2012 – 23,421 miles
- 2011 – 18,051 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Under trays fitted, limiting view
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Parking brake lever, slightly graunchy in operation
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Handbrake lever slightly stiff in operation
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass82,396 miles (+2,457)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2027
- Odometer
- 82,396 miles
- Test number
- 602443281589
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass79,939 miles (+20)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2026
- Odometer
- 79,939 miles
- Test number
- 946345633845
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail79,919 miles (+5,587)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,919 miles
- Test number
- 751955414654
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TREAD EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass74,332 miles (+3,615)3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 74,332 miles
- Test number
- 667780984636
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorTyre obviously under inflated o/s front and rear,, recommend check all tyre pressures (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened recommend replace (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))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s main beam image slightly high
- AdvisoryO/s/r brake pads, deteriorated
- AdvisoryParking brake lever graunchy in operation
- AdvisoryUndertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items
Pass70,717 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 70,717 miles
- Test number
- 348510928819
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAll tyres look under inflated,, recommend check
- AdvisoryN/s headlamp main beam image, slightly high
- AdvisoryO/s/r brake discs and brake pads, heat affected, pads deteriorated,, recommend replace
- AdvisoryParking brake lever, slightly graunchy in operation
Fail70,690 miles (+4,692)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,690 miles
- Test number
- 476500417154
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres look under inflated,, recommend check
- AdvisoryN/s headlamp main beam image, slightly high
- AdvisoryO/s/r brake discs and brake pads, heat affected, pads deteriorated,, recommend replace
- AdvisoryParking brake lever, slightly graunchy in operation
Pass65,998 miles (+4,480)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 65,998 miles
- Test number
- 361108017805
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes,, recommend check (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, tread good (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, very slight deviation in tread,, recommend replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever graunchy in operation
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted, limiting view of some testable items
Pass61,518 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 61,518 miles
- Test number
- 267695654273
- AdvisoryParking brake lever, slightly graunchy in operation
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted, limiting view
Fail61,508 miles (+3,596)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,508 miles
- Test number
- 573082860087
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s/r brake pad, nearly metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working fitted in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced fitted in mirror (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front inner wheel arch shields, slightly loose
- AdvisoryParking brake lever, slightly graunchy in operation
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted, limiting view
Pass57,912 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 57,912 miles
- Test number
- 741375342451
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arch shields, loose,
- AdvisoryParking brake lever, slight stiff and grouchy in operation
- AdvisoryRecommend have steering track checked, and tyre pressures
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, limiting view
Fail57,883 miles (+3,706)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,883 miles
- Test number
- 354378690126
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearly devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, small cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arch shields, loose,
- AdvisoryParking brake lever, slight stiff and grouchy in operation
- AdvisoryRecommend have steering track checked, and tyre pressures
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, limiting view
Pass54,177 miles (+8,812)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2019
- Odometer
- 54,177 miles
- Test number
- 699838684885
- AdvisoryFront both inner arch covers slightly insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front slightly worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryHandbrake slightly stiff in operation
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle restricting full inspection
Pass45,365 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 45,365 miles
- Test number
- 306056679282
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever slightly stiff in operation
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, limiting view
Fail45,355 miles (+6,458)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,355 miles
- Test number
- 872826381748
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm in place (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever slightly stiff in operation
- AdvisoryN/s/f inner wheel arch trim loose,,
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, limiting view
Pass38,897 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 38,897 miles
- Test number
- 268612291922
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in place (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn slightly on inner edges
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever slightly stiff in operation
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, limiting view
Fail38,897 miles (+3,181)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,897 miles
- Test number
- 192944776490
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in place (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn slightly on inner edges
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever slightly stiff in operation
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted, limiting view
Pass35,716 miles (+5,493)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 35,716 miles
- Test number
- 277949135418
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteHandbrake lever slightly stiff in operation
- NoteUndertrays fitted,, limiting view
Pass30,223 miles (+4,025)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 30,223 miles
- Test number
- 255801724194
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUndertrays fitted limiting view
Pass26,198 miles (+2,777)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 26,198 miles
- Test number
- 656947803156
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteMinor oil leak, engine sump
Pass23,421 miles (+5,370)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 23,421 miles
- Test number
- 555631522149
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front tyres inner edges stepped (possible tracking fault)
- NoteBoth rear tyres inner edges stepped (possible tracking fault)
- NoteCoolant level low
Pass18,051 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 18,051 miles
- Test number
- 629001911173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S28 ARC
- Does S28 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 ARC is valid until 22 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S28 ARC?
- The MOT on S28 ARC is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S28 ARC done?
- S28 ARC was recorded at 82,396 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 4,268 miles a year.
- Has S28 ARC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S28 ARC has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on S28 ARC 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 S28 ARC find?
- S28 ARC passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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