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Skoda Octavia

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T521 KCSMOT history

T521 KCS is a green petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2025
Mileage
144,151 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T521 KCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
20 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T521 KCS was last recorded at 144,151 miles on 20 May 2024, 6,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,487 miles · 23 May 2023
Between the last two tests
6,664 miles
Average per year
5,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,151 miles
  • 2023 – 137,487 miles
  • 2022 – 133,418 miles
  • 2021 – 127,064 miles
  • 2020 – 124,092 miles
  • 2019 – 118,670 miles
  • 2018 – 113,334 miles
  • 2017 – 107,286 miles
  • 2016 – 101,049 miles
  • 2015 – 94,465 miles
  • 2014 – 89,839 miles
  • 2013 – 84,307 miles
  • 2012 – 80,244 miles
  • 2011 – 77,976 miles
  • 2010 – 75,686 miles
  • 2009 – 73,521 miles
  • 2008 – 67,152 miles
  • 2007 – 60,937 miles
  • 2006 – 53,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,151 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,151 miles (+6,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    144,151 miles
    Test number
    574622755142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,487 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    137,487 miles
    Test number
    385146974065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,468 miles (+4,050)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,468 miles
    Test number
    767619139308
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass133,418 miles (+6,354)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,418 miles
    Test number
    619386624991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    127,064 miles
    Test number
    761726580057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,064 miles (+2,972)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,064 miles
    Test number
    110861746763
    • MajorEmissions not tested test aborted all limits exceeded (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,092 miles (+5,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    124,092 miles
    Test number
    588811049604
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX AT DOWN PIPE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE ONLY 50% BRAKING ON SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ADVISE REPLACE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass118,670 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    118,670 miles
    Test number
    503341270658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,514 miles (+5,180)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,514 miles
    Test number
    571597805205
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass113,334 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,334 miles
    Test number
    601784037194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,328 miles (+6,042)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,328 miles
    Test number
    345745946096
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass107,286 miles (+6,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,286 miles
    Test number
    171400032374
    • 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)

  13. Pass101,049 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,049 miles
    Test number
    551564427579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,465 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,465 miles
    Test number
    545893455158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,461 miles (+4,622)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,461 miles
    Test number
    916628245151
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass89,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,839 miles
    Test number
    739673454178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,839 miles (+5,532)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,839 miles
    Test number
    765280554114
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass84,307 miles (+4,063)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,307 miles
    Test number
    815083143139
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass80,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,244 miles
    Test number
    775022342118
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail80,244 miles (+2,268)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,244 miles
    Test number
    478812142148
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass77,976 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,976 miles
    Test number
    206455341109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,686 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,686 miles
    Test number
    460184840151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,521 miles (+6,369)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,521 miles
    Test number
    563438139187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,152 miles (+6,215)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,152 miles
    Test number
    281022448144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,937 miles (+7,180)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,937 miles
    Test number
    542789747164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,757 miles
    Test number
    781571256103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T521 KCS

Does T521 KCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T521 KCS expired on 1 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T521 KCS?
The MOT on T521 KCS expired on 1 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T521 KCS done?
T521 KCS was recorded at 144,151 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2024, an average of 5,030 miles a year.
Has T521 KCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T521 KCS has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T521 KCS 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 T521 KCS find?
T521 KCS passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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