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Skoda Octavia

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S56 AEVMOT history

S56 AEV is a green petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 20 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,410 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 AEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 AEV was last recorded at 137,410 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,251 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
3,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,410 miles
  • 2025 – 137,251 miles
  • 2024 – 137,103 miles
  • 2023 – 136,904 miles
  • 2022 – 136,575 miles
  • 2021 – 136,156 miles
  • 2020 – 135,720 miles
  • 2019 – 134,309 miles
  • 2018 – 132,035 miles
  • 2017 – 128,888 miles
  • 2016 – 125,112 miles
  • 2015 – 121,519 miles
  • 2014 – 117,079 miles
  • 2013 – 113,123 miles
  • 2012 – 109,718 miles
  • 2011 – 102,859 miles
  • 2010 – 95,801 miles
  • 2009 – 87,309 miles
  • 2008 – 76,779 miles
  • 2007 – 66,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,410 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,410 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,410 miles
    Test number
    116834136807
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail137,410 miles (+159)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,410 miles
    Test number
    589509508067
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass137,251 miles (+148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    137,251 miles
    Test number
    620946201406
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,103 miles (+199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    137,103 miles
    Test number
    395554511424
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,904 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,904 miles
    Test number
    948012319597
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail136,903 miles (+328)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,903 miles
    Test number
    494415618141
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,575 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    136,575 miles
    Test number
    935398715020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,156 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    136,156 miles
    Test number
    955766769873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,720 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135,720 miles
    Test number
    571040390661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,309 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,309 miles
    Test number
    848770304995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,162 miles (+2,127)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,162 miles
    Test number
    454150785438
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySmall chips in "zone a" of windscreen

  12. Pass132,035 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    132,035 miles
    Test number
    351915841247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail132,035 miles (+3,147)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,035 miles
    Test number
    945592901277
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass128,888 miles (+3,776)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    128,888 miles
    Test number
    977182994387
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Rear bush's (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

  15. Pass125,112 miles (+3,593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,112 miles
    Test number
    789903521185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  16. Pass121,519 miles (+4,440)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,519 miles
    Test number
    619766805257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass117,079 miles (+3,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    117,079 miles
    Test number
    416746694117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass113,123 miles (+3,405)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,123 miles
    Test number
    306148093101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,718 miles (+6,859)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,718 miles
    Test number
    895038592119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,859 miles (+7,058)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    102,859 miles
    Test number
    237695481421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,801 miles (+8,492)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    95,801 miles
    Test number
    311760590101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,309 miles (+10,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    87,309 miles
    Test number
    564728399188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass76,779 miles (+9,962)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,779 miles
    Test number
    552273198167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,817 miles
    Test number
    323828607216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 AEV

Does S56 AEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 AEV is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S56 AEV?
The MOT on S56 AEV is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S56 AEV done?
S56 AEV was recorded at 137,410 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,794 miles a year.
Has S56 AEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 AEV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S56 AEV 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 S56 AEV find?
S56 AEV passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light.

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