Skoda logo

Skoda Octavia

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S8 BMLMOT history

S8 BML is a black diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 18 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 190,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

S8 BML black Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
190,863 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,781 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S8 BML in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
18 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BML was last recorded at 190,863 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 12,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,363 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,500 miles
Average per year
13,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,863 miles
  • 2025 – 178,363 miles
  • 2024 – 170,737 miles
  • 2023 – 163,084 miles
  • 2022 – 147,577 miles
  • 2021 – 130,221 miles
  • 2020 – 116,832 miles
  • 2019 – 105,006 miles
  • 2018 – 85,422 miles
  • 2017 – 69,238 miles
  • 2016 – 52,947 miles
  • 2015 – 38,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,863 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm suspension bushes (both inner) worn (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.

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror repeater

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,863 miles (+12,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    190,863 miles
    Test number
    406873771766
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm suspension bushes (both inner) worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass178,363 miles (+25)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    178,363 miles
    Test number
    748404040418
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Fail178,338 miles (+7,601)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,338 miles
    Test number
    977215323942
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))

  4. Pass170,737 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    170,737 miles
    Test number
    900761705999
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail170,737 miles (+7,653)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,737 miles
    Test number
    342916468115
    • 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass163,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    163,084 miles
    Test number
    723338676012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail163,084 miles (+15,507)1 dangerous2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,084 miles
    Test number
    639782933347
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,577 miles (+17,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,577 miles
    Test number
    803462426629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass130,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    130,221 miles
    Test number
    986058824624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail130,221 miles (+13,389)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,221 miles
    Test number
    176394156639
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPark brake lever on off side rear calliper partially seized
    • AdvisoryPark brake travel becoming long.

  11. Pass116,832 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,832 miles
    Test number
    909647092093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail116,830 miles (+11,824)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,830 miles
    Test number
    247540453482
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass105,006 miles (+19,584)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,006 miles
    Test number
    323949816650
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions not tested low emitter.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass85,422 miles (+16,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,422 miles
    Test number
    613806033077
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass69,238 miles (+16,291)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,238 miles
    Test number
    668786701108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,947 miles (+14,859)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,947 miles
    Test number
    666426123909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,088 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,088 miles
    Test number
    627035794388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre.
    • AdvisoryNo diesel smoke test results.Low emitting vehicle.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre.
    • AdvisoryHeadlight washers inoperative, low washer fluid level light illuminated. not HID or LED lights.

Questions about S8 BML

Does S8 BML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BML is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 BML?
The MOT on S8 BML is valid until 8 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 BML done?
S8 BML was recorded at 190,863 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 13,781 miles a year.
Has S8 BML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BML has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 BML 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 BML find?
S8 BML passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm suspension bushes (both inner) worn.

Related registrations

Browse all S8B registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.