
Skoda Octavia
Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc
X451 AKUMOT history
X451 AKU is a grey diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,519 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 135,519 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,275 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X451 AKU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Octavia
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X451 AKU was last recorded at 135,519 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 135,006 miles · 27 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 513 miles
- Average per year
- 3,275 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 135,519 miles
- 2024 – 135,006 miles
- 2023 – 134,249 miles
- 2022 – 133,259 miles
- 2021 – 132,279 miles
- 2020 – 131,543 miles
- 2019 – 130,901 miles
- 2018 – 129,844 miles
- 2017 – 128,721 miles
- 2016 – 126,652 miles
- 2015 – 125,564 miles
- 2014 – 123,181 miles
- 2013 – 120,632 miles
- 2012 – 118,055 miles
- 2011 – 111,850 miles
- 2010 – 103,763 miles
- 2009 – 96,969 miles
- 2008 – 90,137 miles
- 2007 – 81,999 miles
- 2006 – 73,248 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder Vehicle Corroded
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,519 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 135,519 miles
- Test number
- 520872373290
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder Vehicle Corroded
Fail135,507 miles (+501)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,507 miles
- Test number
- 338666932963
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder Vehicle Corroded
Pass135,006 miles (+757)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 135,006 miles
- Test number
- 532310706546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,249 miles (+990)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 134,249 miles
- Test number
- 148026790177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,259 miles (+980)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 133,259 miles
- Test number
- 694400879250
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass132,279 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 132,279 miles
- Test number
- 141461830682
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail132,272 miles (+729)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,272 miles
- Test number
- 494658649137
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass131,543 miles (+642)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 131,543 miles
- Test number
- 518339213038
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,901 miles (+1,057)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 130,901 miles
- Test number
- 960933551399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,844 miles (+1,123)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 129,844 miles
- Test number
- 664640520126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 128,721 miles
- Test number
- 105613979803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,721 miles (+2,069)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,721 miles
- Test number
- 503275598798
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass126,652 miles (+1,088)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 126,652 miles
- Test number
- 325904484258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,564 miles (+2,383)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 125,564 miles
- Test number
- 165679696865
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass123,181 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 123,181 miles
- Test number
- 829979814256
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail123,173 miles (+2,541)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,173 miles
- Test number
- 298749314243
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass120,632 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 120,632 miles
- Test number
- 239682933212
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail120,616 miles (+2,561)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,616 miles
- Test number
- 378882633213
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass118,055 miles (+6,205)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 118,055 miles
- Test number
- 807851942222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,850 miles (+8,087)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 111,850 miles
- Test number
- 248428421276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,763 miles (+6,794)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 103,763 miles
- Test number
- 103715630202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,969 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,969 miles
- Test number
- 443547039225
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass96,969 miles (+6,832)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 96,969 miles
- Test number
- 942477239238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,137 miles (+8,138)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 90,137 miles
- Test number
- 840769938266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,999 miles (+8,751)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 81,999 miles
- Test number
- 750451547248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,248 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 73,248 miles
- Test number
- 991424536261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X451 AKU
- Does X451 AKU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X451 AKU expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X451 AKU?
- The MOT on X451 AKU expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X451 AKU done?
- X451 AKU was recorded at 135,519 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 3,275 miles a year.
- Has X451 AKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X451 AKU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on X451 AKU 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 X451 AKU find?
- X451 AKU passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.
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