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Skoda Octavia

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

V7 VRSMOT history

V7 VRS is a grey petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 165,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

V7 VRS grey Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
165,879 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 VRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 VRS was last recorded at 165,879 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,558 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
321 miles
Average per year
6,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,879 miles
  • 2025 – 165,558 miles
  • 2024 – 165,157 miles
  • 2023 – 164,255 miles
  • 2022 – 164,044 miles
  • 2021 – 162,962 miles
  • 2020 – 156,686 miles
  • 2019 – 155,554 miles
  • 2018 – 148,099 miles
  • 2017 – 143,991 miles
  • 2016 – 139,986 miles
  • 2015 – 135,597 miles
  • 2014 – 128,844 miles
  • 2012 – 114,833 miles
  • 2011 – 103,874 miles
  • 2010 – 94,550 miles
  • 2009 – 81,710 miles
  • 2008 – 71,182 miles
  • 2007 – 59,687 miles
  • 2006 – 50,708 miles
  • 2005 – 38,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,879 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both front outer sills crushed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,879 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    165,879 miles
    Test number
    881903885514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,558 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    165,558 miles
    Test number
    965304006836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,157 miles (+902)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    165,157 miles
    Test number
    821946493174
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass164,255 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,255 miles
    Test number
    721005908611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills crushed

  5. Fail164,255 miles (+211)2 dangerous8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,255 miles
    Test number
    853231548890
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 2 wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills crushed

  6. Pass164,044 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    164,044 miles
    Test number
    116377105836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass162,962 miles (+6,276)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    162,962 miles
    Test number
    109612915008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass156,686 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    156,686 miles
    Test number
    373344153234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass155,554 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    155,554 miles
    Test number
    766450385631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail155,553 miles (+7,454)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,553 miles
    Test number
    697397032239
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  11. Pass148,099 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    148,099 miles
    Test number
    760167172061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass143,991 miles (+4,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    143,991 miles
    Test number
    794727744878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass139,986 miles (+4,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    139,986 miles
    Test number
    248129479639
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass135,597 miles (+6,753)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    135,597 miles
    Test number
    806543225065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine manegment light on

  15. Pass128,844 miles (+14,011)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    128,844 miles
    Test number
    217668914057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil under engine

  16. Pass114,833 miles (+10,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    114,833 miles
    Test number
    376479582227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass103,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    103,874 miles
    Test number
    737098981260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail103,874 miles (+9,324)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,874 miles
    Test number
    995527881279
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s/r handbrake lever

  19. Pass94,550 miles (+12,840)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    94,550 miles
    Test number
    313252590466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    81,710 miles
    Test number
    401053399266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,665 miles (+10,483)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,665 miles
    Test number
    230633199204
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  22. Fail71,182 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,182 miles
    Test number
    142518768280
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

  23. Pass71,182 miles (+11,495)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,182 miles
    Test number
    412388368223
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

  24. Pass59,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    59,687 miles
    Test number
    150135697287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail59,687 miles (+8,979)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,687 miles
    Test number
    424235697222
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass50,708 miles (+12,404)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    50,708 miles
    Test number
    362089896456
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Pass38,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    38,304 miles
    Test number
    540339985163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 VRS

Does V7 VRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 VRS is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 VRS?
The MOT on V7 VRS is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 VRS done?
V7 VRS was recorded at 165,879 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 6,165 miles a year.
Has V7 VRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 VRS has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V7 VRS 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 V7 VRS find?
V7 VRS passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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