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Skoda Octavia

Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,781 cc

S28 VRSMOT history

S28 VRS is a yellow petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 24 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

S28 VRS yellow Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,953 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 VRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S28 VRS was last recorded at 143,953 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 7,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,380 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,573 miles
Average per year
7,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,953 miles
  • 2024 – 128,409 miles
  • 2022 – 121,229 miles
  • 2021 – 114,822 miles
  • 2020 – 105,598 miles
  • 2019 – 101,797 miles
  • 2018 – 96,924 miles
  • 2017 – 91,486 miles
  • 2016 – 83,363 miles
  • 2015 – 75,250 miles
  • 2014 – 69,140 miles
  • 2013 – 63,285 miles
  • 2012 – 55,894 miles
  • 2011 – 49,313 miles
  • 2010 – 41,767 miles
  • 2009 – 31,211 miles
  • 2008 – 21,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,953 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,953 miles
    Test number
    319305621688
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail143,953 miles (+7,573)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,953 miles
    Test number
    677716602158
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,380 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,380 miles
    Test number
    412132779541
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail136,380 miles (+7,971)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,380 miles
    Test number
    616820593374
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass128,409 miles (+7,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,409 miles
    Test number
    608780978290
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass121,229 miles (+6,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    121,229 miles
    Test number
    411229148222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass114,822 miles (+9,224)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,822 miles
    Test number
    106631478624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,598 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,598 miles
    Test number
    977257071964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,797 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,797 miles
    Test number
    701478437856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,924 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,924 miles
    Test number
    877456647040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,486 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,486 miles
    Test number
    903462378273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail91,380 miles (+8,017)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,380 miles
    Test number
    525649703335
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass83,363 miles (+8,113)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    83,363 miles
    Test number
    185427383698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,250 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,250 miles
    Test number
    824827270130
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail75,250 miles (+6,110)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,250 miles
    Test number
    877005512058
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass69,140 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,140 miles
    Test number
    505231364298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,066 miles (+5,781)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,066 miles
    Test number
    326025254476
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  18. Pass63,285 miles (+7,391)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    63,285 miles
    Test number
    447064463202
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE SLIGHTLY LOW.

  19. Pass55,894 miles (+6,581)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    55,894 miles
    Test number
    295478552209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,313 miles (+7,546)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,313 miles
    Test number
    258952351253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,767 miles (+10,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,767 miles
    Test number
    301796540454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,211 miles (+9,215)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,211 miles
    Test number
    113290469261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,996 miles
    Test number
    892697068256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S28 VRS

Does S28 VRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S28 VRS is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S28 VRS?
The MOT on S28 VRS is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S28 VRS done?
S28 VRS was recorded at 143,953 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 7,094 miles a year.
Has S28 VRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 VRS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S28 VRS 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 VRS find?
S28 VRS passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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