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Skoda Octavia

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

S8 JEYMOT history

S8 JEY is a blue diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 5 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 213,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

S8 JEY blue Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
213,897 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 JEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 JEY was last recorded at 213,897 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 5,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,794 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,103 miles
Average per year
8,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,897 miles
  • 2025 – 208,794 miles
  • 2024 – 203,021 miles
  • 2023 – 197,630 miles
  • 2022 – 190,512 miles
  • 2021 – 172,226 miles
  • 2020 – 169,575 miles
  • 2019 – 164,000 miles
  • 2018 – 158,809 miles
  • 2017 – 149,265 miles
  • 2016 – 138,520 miles
  • 2015 – 126,655 miles
  • 2014 – 119,841 miles
  • 2013 – 111,500 miles
  • 2012 – 100,131 miles
  • 2011 – 89,986 miles
  • 2010 – 77,636 miles
  • 2009 – 64,274 miles
  • 2008 – 53,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,897 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 brake back plates corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,897 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    213,897 miles
    Test number
    511703093212
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail213,897 miles (+5,103)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,897 miles
    Test number
    350413633383
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass208,794 miles (+5,773)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    208,794 miles
    Test number
    797699966756
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass203,021 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    203,021 miles
    Test number
    388154454686
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail203,020 miles (+5,390)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,020 miles
    Test number
    472459101513
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass197,630 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    197,630 miles
    Test number
    719770603042
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail197,628 miles (+7,116)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,628 miles
    Test number
    768828593457
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass190,512 miles (+72)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    190,512 miles
    Test number
    857749591788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  9. Fail190,440 miles (+18,214)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,440 miles
    Test number
    480817639523
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  10. Pass172,226 miles (+2,651)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    172,226 miles
    Test number
    625330744691
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Consol bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass169,575 miles (+5,575)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    169,575 miles
    Test number
    499265534074
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass164,000 miles (+5,191)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    164,000 miles
    Test number
    401794331460
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  13. Pass158,809 miles (+9,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    158,809 miles
    Test number
    542231909708
    • AdvisoryFront Discs backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall by bead rim cracking both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass149,265 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    149,265 miles
    Test number
    335052582706
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail149,265 miles (+10,745)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,265 miles
    Test number
    424846171199
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass138,520 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    138,520 miles
    Test number
    813862211521
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All four (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Both hub back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished and worn uneven

  17. Fail138,520 miles (+11,865)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,520 miles
    Test number
    401773697251
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All four (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Both hub back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished and worn uneven

  18. Pass126,655 miles (+6,814)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    126,655 miles
    Test number
    900894011590
    • AdvisoryFront Brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass119,841 miles (+8,341)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    119,841 miles
    Test number
    939458954266
    • NoteFront brake back plates deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil
    • NoteRear indicators slightly discoloured
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  20. Pass111,500 miles (+11,369)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,500 miles
    Test number
    117116563287
    • NoteBoth rear indicators slightly discoloured
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to feather on edges
    • NoteNearside front antiroll bar link rod upper gaiter starting to deteriorate
    • NoteRear brake back plates corroding
    • NoteRear bump stops deteriorating
    • NoteStone chip in windscreen

  21. Pass100,131 miles (+10,145)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,131 miles
    Test number
    896214952233
    • NoteAll brake back plates in poor condition
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
    • NoteBoth rear indicators slightly discoloured
    • NoteVarious small chips in windscreen

  22. Pass89,986 miles (+12,350)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,986 miles
    Test number
    357831151248
    • NoteBoth rear indicators slightly discoloured
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

  23. Pass77,636 miles (+13,362)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    77,636 miles
    Test number
    800621950210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,274 miles (+10,946)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    64,274 miles
    Test number
    360389869433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,328 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,328 miles
    Test number
    703536548230
    • NoteWindscreen has a light scratch in zone a

Questions about S8 JEY

Does S8 JEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 JEY is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 JEY?
The MOT on S8 JEY is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 JEY done?
S8 JEY was recorded at 213,897 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 8,889 miles a year.
Has S8 JEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 JEY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 JEY 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 JEY find?
S8 JEY passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front outer drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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