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Skoda Octavia

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,984 cc

T165 BSTMOT history

T165 BST is a white petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 8 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 135,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
135,724 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T165 BST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T165 BST was last recorded at 135,724 miles on 6 May 2026, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,476 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
7,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,724 miles
  • 2025 – 127,019 miles
  • 2024 – 118,788 miles
  • 2023 – 116,300 miles
  • 2021 – 111,504 miles
  • 2020 – 107,845 miles
  • 2019 – 101,708 miles
  • 2018 – 94,906 miles
  • 2017 – 85,804 miles
  • 2016 – 73,953 miles
  • 2015 – 58,180 miles
  • 2014 – 42,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,724 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear under body corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Osf tyre cuts in tread no cord shown

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,724 miles (+248)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    135,724 miles
    Test number
    444724927540
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under body corroded

  2. Fail135,476 miles (+8,457)8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,476 miles
    Test number
    264639445746
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and damaged sharp edges (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function shock mount (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under body corroded

  3. Pass127,019 miles (+1,439)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,019 miles
    Test number
    449643342429
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail125,580 miles (+6,792)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,580 miles
    Test number
    148940599104
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass118,788 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    118,788 miles
    Test number
    358620356804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail118,787 miles (+2,487)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,787 miles
    Test number
    310368194980
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass116,300 miles (+4,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,300 miles
    Test number
    147047604432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass111,504 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,504 miles
    Test number
    773733305279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail111,504 miles (+3,659)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,504 miles
    Test number
    293537627732
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass107,845 miles (+6,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,845 miles
    Test number
    460041926736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass101,708 miles (+6,802)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,708 miles
    Test number
    805759847702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,906 miles (+9,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,906 miles
    Test number
    560911738534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass85,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,804 miles
    Test number
    645210969932
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre cuts in tread no cord shown

  14. Fail85,804 miles (+11,851)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,804 miles
    Test number
    701499017503
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre cuts in tread no cord shown

  15. Pass73,953 miles (+15,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,953 miles
    Test number
    562695439779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass58,180 miles (+15,406)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,180 miles
    Test number
    775076745192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a slight cut to sidewall

  17. Pass42,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,774 miles
    Test number
    278011864461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T165 BST

Does T165 BST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T165 BST is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T165 BST?
The MOT on T165 BST is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T165 BST done?
T165 BST was recorded at 135,724 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 7,808 miles a year.
Has T165 BST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T165 BST has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T165 BST 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 T165 BST find?
T165 BST passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 8 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 5 more.

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