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Skoda Octavia

Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

S8 BAWMOT history

S8 BAW is a beige diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 15 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 87,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S8 BAW beige Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
87,658 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BAW was last recorded at 87,658 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,232 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
426 miles
Average per year
3,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,658 miles
  • 2025 – 87,232 miles
  • 2024 – 86,666 miles
  • 2023 – 86,091 miles
  • 2022 – 84,821 miles
  • 2021 – 82,346 miles
  • 2020 – 80,393 miles
  • 2019 – 78,110 miles
  • 2018 – 74,825 miles
  • 2017 – 71,112 miles
  • 2016 – 66,516 miles
  • 2015 – 61,785 miles
  • 2013 – 55,062 miles
  • 2012 – 49,039 miles
  • 2011 – 43,884 miles
  • 2010 – 37,066 miles
  • 2009 – 31,613 miles
  • 2008 – 24,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,658 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front both shock absorbers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both front and rear brake backplates heavily corroded but still secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    87,658 miles
    Test number
    402681374586
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,658 miles (+426)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,658 miles
    Test number
    978998740319
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,232 miles (+566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,232 miles
    Test number
    186794983069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened sign of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin sign of getting hot (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass86,666 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,666 miles
    Test number
    411173569614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail86,666 miles (+575)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,666 miles
    Test number
    754424412883
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass86,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    86,091 miles
    Test number
    784889689351
    • AdvisoryFront both shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail86,091 miles (+1,270)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,091 miles
    Test number
    410648417788
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass84,821 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,821 miles
    Test number
    330302608366
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake backplates heavily corroded but still secure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle and towbar
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to inspect inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both stub axles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail84,821 miles (+2,475)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,821 miles
    Test number
    409652462875
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake backplates heavily corroded but still secure
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle and towbar
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to inspect inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both stub axles (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass82,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,346 miles
    Test number
    490473219010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,346 miles (+1,953)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,346 miles
    Test number
    916927921989
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass80,393 miles (+2,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,393 miles
    Test number
    626721255464
    • Advisory205/60/R15/91V. Fronts 5mm. Rears 6mm.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass78,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,110 miles
    Test number
    734249052215
    • Advisory205/60/R15/91V. Fronts 6mm. Rears new.

  14. Fail78,109 miles (+3,284)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,109 miles
    Test number
    628843658190
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Advisory205/60/R15/91V. OF 6 OR 1.8 NR 0 NF 6mm.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal. (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass74,825 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,825 miles
    Test number
    795295509526
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail74,825 miles (+3,713)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,825 miles
    Test number
    462113437957
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inside.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass71,112 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,112 miles
    Test number
    325168364002
    • Advisory205/60/R15/91H. OF 3 OR 4 NR 3 NF 3mm.
    • AdvisoryFront Front tyres wearing inner edges badly.
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Parking brake extremely close to failure, attention is required very soon. (3.7.B.3)

  18. Fail71,112 miles (+4,596)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,112 miles
    Test number
    266459818454
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Advisory205/60/R15/91H. OF 3 OR 4 NR 3 NF 3mm.
    • AdvisoryFront Front tyres wearing inner edges badly.
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Parking brake extremely close to failure, attention is required very soon. (3.7.B.3)

  19. Pass66,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,516 miles
    Test number
    421014332118
    • Advisory205/60/R15/91H. All 4mm.

  20. Fail66,516 miles (+4,731)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,516 miles
    Test number
    559758376809
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured Roll-bar has snapped. (2.4.G.1)
    • Advisory205/60/R15/91H. All 4mm.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake surface extremely corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake surface extremely corroded. (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass61,785 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,785 miles
    Test number
    878419925067
    • Note205/60/R15/91H. All 5mm.

  22. Fail61,785 miles (+6,723)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,785 miles
    Test number
    959339725080
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Note205/60/R15/91H. All 5mm.

  23. Pass55,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,062 miles
    Test number
    189531373262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,062 miles (+6,023)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,062 miles
    Test number
    489250573261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass49,039 miles (+5,155)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,039 miles
    Test number
    306061372259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,884 miles (+6,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,884 miles
    Test number
    577452171201
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass37,066 miles (+5,453)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,066 miles
    Test number
    814621370279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,613 miles (+6,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,613 miles
    Test number
    623877069251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass24,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,969 miles
    Test number
    411832568291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 BAW

Does S8 BAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BAW is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 BAW?
The MOT on S8 BAW is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 BAW done?
S8 BAW was recorded at 87,658 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 3,478 miles a year.
Has S8 BAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BAW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 BAW 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 S8 BAW find?
S8 BAW passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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