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Skoda Octavia

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,781 cc

T994 ABLMOT history

T994 ABL is a silver petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 23 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 166,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
166,885 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T994 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T994 ABL was last recorded at 166,885 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 5,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,989 miles · 12 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,896 miles
Average per year
5,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,885 miles
  • 2024 – 160,989 miles
  • 2023 – 153,700 miles
  • 2022 – 146,905 miles
  • 2021 – 141,181 miles
  • 2020 – 135,855 miles
  • 2019 – 130,845 miles
  • 2018 – 126,360 miles
  • 2017 – 122,341 miles
  • 2016 – 117,227 miles
  • 2015 – 113,435 miles
  • 2014 – 108,092 miles
  • 2013 – 100,331 miles
  • 2012 – 95,284 miles
  • 2011 – 90,266 miles
  • 2010 – 84,136 miles
  • 2009 – 81,361 miles
  • 2008 – 76,383 miles
  • 2007 – 72,634 miles
  • 2006 – 65,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,885 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,885 miles (+5,896)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    166,885 miles
    Test number
    471563829564
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass160,989 miles (+7,289)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    160,989 miles
    Test number
    228988023860
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass153,700 miles (+6,795)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    153,700 miles
    Test number
    678659326392
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,905 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    146,905 miles
    Test number
    246275049858
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail146,905 miles (+5,724)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,905 miles
    Test number
    122563281813
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass141,181 miles (+5,326)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    141,181 miles
    Test number
    276170556575
    • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive output oilseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass135,855 miles (+99)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,855 miles
    Test number
    285193056775
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail135,756 miles (+4,911)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,756 miles
    Test number
    239187838858
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,845 miles (+4,485)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    130,845 miles
    Test number
    556752398167
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass126,360 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    126,360 miles
    Test number
    659138858692
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail126,359 miles (+4,018)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,359 miles
    Test number
    123470061244
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Rubbing wheel when on left steering lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass122,341 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    122,341 miles
    Test number
    103066405467
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail122,341 miles (+5,114)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,341 miles
    Test number
    901319315851
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass117,227 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    117,227 miles
    Test number
    500950901292
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail117,207 miles (+3,772)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,207 miles
    Test number
    821177122337
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to pipe . (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass113,435 miles (+5,343)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,435 miles
    Test number
    797481405287
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail108,092 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,092 miles
    Test number
    249526714257
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass108,092 miles (+7,761)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    108,092 miles
    Test number
    947416614286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass100,331 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    100,331 miles
    Test number
    925578193199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,329 miles (+5,045)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,329 miles
    Test number
    935876393166
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass95,284 miles (+5,018)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,284 miles
    Test number
    257958392154
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass90,266 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,266 miles
    Test number
    327409501298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,264 miles (+6,128)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,264 miles
    Test number
    376236201264
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  24. Pass84,136 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,136 miles
    Test number
    280309970183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,077 miles (+2,716)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,077 miles
    Test number
    252092070409
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass81,361 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    81,361 miles
    Test number
    460100699195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass76,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,383 miles
    Test number
    933198868164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail76,376 miles (+3,742)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,376 miles
    Test number
    880368868106
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass72,634 miles (+7,121)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    72,634 miles
    Test number
    392538077123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass65,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    65,513 miles
    Test number
    272263666422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T994 ABL

Does T994 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T994 ABL expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T994 ABL?
The MOT on T994 ABL expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T994 ABL done?
T994 ABL was recorded at 166,885 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 5,277 miles a year.
Has T994 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T994 ABL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T994 ABL 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 T994 ABL find?
T994 ABL passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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