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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.

S28 ARC grey Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass82,396 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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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