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Skoda Octavia

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

X3 DOGMOT history

X3 DOG is a grey diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 15 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 186,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

X3 DOG grey Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
186,866 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
17,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 DOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
15 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 DOG was last recorded at 186,866 miles on 7 May 2026, 21,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,753 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
21,113 miles
Average per year
17,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,866 miles
  • 2024 – 165,753 miles
  • 2023 – 141,428 miles
  • 2022 – 128,911 miles
  • 2021 – 121,867 miles
  • 2020 – 101,635 miles
  • 2019 – 63,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,866 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDIESEL EMMISIONS TO LOW TOREGISTER IN SMOKE METER READING 0.00
  • AdvisoryFRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHING PULLING THRU
  • AdvisoryFRONT SHOCKERS DAMP
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM/2.7MM (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryO/S/R BRAKE BIND

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 29 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,866 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    186,866 miles
    Test number
    174969587950
    • AdvisoryDIESEL EMMISIONS TO LOW TOREGISTER IN SMOKE METER READING 0.00
    • AdvisoryFRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHING PULLING THRU
    • AdvisoryFRONT SHOCKERS DAMP
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM/2.7MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R BRAKE BIND
  2. Fail186,866 miles (+21,113)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,866 miles
    Test number
    583952907284
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDIESEL EMMISIONS TO LOW TOREGISTER IN SMOKE METER READING 0.00
    • AdvisoryFRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHING PULLING THRU
    • AdvisoryFRONT SHOCKERS DAMP
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM/2.7MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/S/R BRAKE BIND
  3. Pass165,753 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    165,753 miles
    Test number
    953579587051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer corrosion to sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail165,753 miles (+24,325)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,753 miles
    Test number
    593556186112
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer corrosion to sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass141,428 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,428 miles
    Test number
    950078916676
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail141,427 miles (+12,516)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,427 miles
    Test number
    203701223758
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle binding to excess heating up on n/s/r (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass128,911 miles (+7,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,911 miles
    Test number
    159162591199
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass121,867 miles (+20,232)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    121,867 miles
    Test number
    958037835666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,635 miles (+38,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    101,635 miles
    Test number
    911580341680
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. Pass63,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,004 miles
    Test number
    202194871365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 DOG

Does X3 DOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 DOG is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 DOG?
The MOT on X3 DOG is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 DOG done?
X3 DOG was recorded at 186,866 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 17,427 miles a year.
Has X3 DOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 DOG has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 DOG 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 X3 DOG find?
X3 DOG passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 5 advisories: diesel emmisions to low toregister in smoke meter reading 0.00; front lower wishbone rear bushing pulling thru; front shockers damp, and 2 more.

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