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Skoda Octavia

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

S4 BUAMOT history

S4 BUA is a black diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 15 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 276,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2025.

S4 BUA black Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
276,272 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
15,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 BUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 BUA was last recorded at 276,272 miles on 30 Jun 2025, 3,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
272,624 miles · 14 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,648 miles
Average per year
15,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 276,272 miles
  • 2024 – 272,624 miles
  • 2023 – 272,602 miles
  • 2022 – 272,593 miles
  • 2021 – 267,810 miles
  • 2020 – 259,574 miles
  • 2019 – 253,614 miles
  • 2018 – 246,406 miles
  • 2017 – 236,217 miles
  • 2016 – 201,360 miles
  • 2015 – 158,858 miles
  • 2014 – 99,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass276,272 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine covers & undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass276,272 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    276,272 miles
    Test number
    851891791117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail276,272 miles (+3,648)1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,272 miles
    Test number
    300078033899
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass272,624 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    272,624 miles
    Test number
    485168870030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass272,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    272,602 miles
    Test number
    446913526161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail272,602 miles (+9)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,602 miles
    Test number
    269389041934
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass272,593 miles (+4,783)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    272,593 miles
    Test number
    274087882653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass267,810 miles (+8,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    267,810 miles
    Test number
    223033903254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass259,574 miles (+5,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    259,574 miles
    Test number
    490627337865
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass253,614 miles (+7,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    253,614 miles
    Test number
    190823977389
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass246,406 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    246,406 miles
    Test number
    991972126042
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail246,388 miles (+10,171)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,388 miles
    Test number
    356733030271
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass236,217 miles (+34,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    236,217 miles
    Test number
    483464357947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass201,360 miles (+42,502)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    201,360 miles
    Test number
    496526932080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass158,858 miles (+59,704)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    158,858 miles
    Test number
    926821325181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,154 miles (+3,200)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,154 miles
    Test number
    248047704459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,954 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,954 miles
    Test number
    627324864088
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn unevenly
    • NoteBrake discs worn and have some corrosion
    • NoteEmissions so low trigger point not reached
    • NoteFront brake pads look low
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

Questions about S4 BUA

Does S4 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 BUA expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 BUA?
The MOT on S4 BUA expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 BUA done?
S4 BUA was recorded at 276,272 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2025, an average of 15,928 miles a year.
Has S4 BUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 BUA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 BUA 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 S4 BUA find?
S4 BUA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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