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Skoda Octavia

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,781 cc

T9 ARCMOT history

T9 ARC is a blue petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 17 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,098 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T9 ARC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
17 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T9 ARC was last recorded at 92,098 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 9,942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,156 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,942 miles
Average per year
5,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,098 miles
  • 2025 – 82,156 miles
  • 2024 – 70,589 miles
  • 2023 – 59,763 miles
  • 2022 – 52,101 miles
  • 2021 – 44,760 miles
  • 2020 – 39,079 miles
  • 2019 – 33,247 miles
  • 2018 – 31,834 miles
  • 2017 – 30,880 miles
  • 2016 – 29,120 miles
  • 2015 – 26,560 miles
  • 2014 – 23,971 miles
  • 2013 – 19,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,098 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have cuts (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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,098 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,098 miles
    Test number
    150962843851
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail92,098 miles (+9,942)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,098 miles
    Test number
    581897379380
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres have cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass82,156 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    82,156 miles
    Test number
    775225907923
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail82,156 miles (+11,567)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,156 miles
    Test number
    941908433179
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass70,589 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    70,589 miles
    Test number
    420415290283
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

  6. Fail70,589 miles (+10,826)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,589 miles
    Test number
    537990825141
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

  7. Pass59,763 miles (+7,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    59,763 miles
    Test number
    727384719585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

  8. Pass52,101 miles (+7,341)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,101 miles
    Test number
    786036083021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has small cuts wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has small cuts and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high line (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted masking some testable items

  9. Pass44,760 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,760 miles
    Test number
    184673802171
    • AdvisoryFront DRL's not Working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Conceal Underbody Components

  10. Fail44,760 miles (+5,681)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,760 miles
    Test number
    197287723697
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront DRL's not Working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays Conceal Underbody Components

  11. Pass39,079 miles (+5,832)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    39,079 miles
    Test number
    201816719762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & Wearing Thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & Wearing Thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass33,247 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    33,247 miles
    Test number
    803307396513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2020
    Odometer
    33,034 miles
    Test number
    365568480328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,034 miles (+1,200)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,034 miles
    Test number
    259957744073
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass31,834 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    31,834 miles
    Test number
    115574114207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,880 miles (+1,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,880 miles
    Test number
    137359573548
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass29,120 miles (+2,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    29,120 miles
    Test number
    843821378972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Pass26,560 miles (+2,589)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,560 miles
    Test number
    267183235140
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing with splits forming in tread area
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing with splits forming in tread area

  19. Pass23,971 miles (+4,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,971 miles
    Test number
    988659124189
    • 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)

  20. Pass19,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,420 miles
    Test number
    407708123147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T9 ARC

Does T9 ARC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 ARC is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T9 ARC?
The MOT on T9 ARC is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T9 ARC done?
T9 ARC was recorded at 92,098 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 5,443 miles a year.
Has T9 ARC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T9 ARC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T9 ARC 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 T9 ARC find?
T9 ARC passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear lower position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear outer position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 4 more.

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