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Skoda Octavia

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

TUH 826MOT history

TUH 826 is a black diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 1 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
147,199 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TUH 826
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TUH 826 was last recorded at 147,199 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 7,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,064 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,135 miles
Average per year
6,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,199 miles
  • 2025 – 140,064 miles
  • 2024 – 134,640 miles
  • 2023 – 130,166 miles
  • 2022 – 126,102 miles
  • 2021 – 121,544 miles
  • 2020 – 118,693 miles
  • 2019 – 111,252 miles
  • 2018 – 104,272 miles
  • 2017 – 96,806 miles
  • 2016 – 89,569 miles
  • 2015 – 81,483 miles
  • 2014 – 73,426 miles
  • 2013 – 63,905 miles
  • 2012 – 52,884 miles
  • 2011 – 45,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,199 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers misting (5.3.2 (b))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,199 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    147,199 miles
    Test number
    443752319815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers misting (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail147,198 miles (+7,134)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,198 miles
    Test number
    574641115062
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers misting (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass140,064 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,064 miles
    Test number
    410233509791
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail140,064 miles (+5,424)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,064 miles
    Test number
    391001408851
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass134,640 miles (+4,474)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,640 miles
    Test number
    280811340885
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light cluster damaged
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both front - slightly misting (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms - inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear track control arms - bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tires worn - 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass130,166 miles (+4,064)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,166 miles
    Test number
    254409372419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,102 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,102 miles
    Test number
    684542612495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail126,102 miles (+4,558)1 dangerous2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,102 miles
    Test number
    751088854899
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass121,544 miles (+2,851)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    121,544 miles
    Test number
    630521859706
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass118,693 miles (+7,441)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    118,693 miles
    Test number
    285109424564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,252 miles (+6,980)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,252 miles
    Test number
    174581719887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,272 miles (+7,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,272 miles
    Test number
    864779413872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass96,806 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,806 miles
    Test number
    466642637398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,569 miles (+8,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,569 miles
    Test number
    546114281916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass81,483 miles (+8,057)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,483 miles
    Test number
    688587815033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,426 miles (+9,521)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,426 miles
    Test number
    279015624062
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  17. Pass63,905 miles (+11,021)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,905 miles
    Test number
    179754523070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,884 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,884 miles
    Test number
    189541512024
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass52,884 miles (+7,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,884 miles
    Test number
    845601312099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass45,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,347 miles
    Test number
    439118221089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TUH 826

What vehicle is registration TUH 826 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TUH 826 on a black diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 1 Feb 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TUH 826 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TUH 826 is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on TUH 826?
The MOT on TUH 826 is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TUH 826 done?
TUH 826 was recorded at 147,199 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,800 miles a year.
Has TUH 826 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TUH 826 has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on TUH 826 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 TUH 826 find?
TUH 826 passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm; shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers misting.

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