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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.

X451 AKU grey Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass135,519 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Pass135,006 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,006 miles
    Test number
    532310706546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,249 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,249 miles
    Test number
    148026790177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass130,901 miles (+1,057)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,901 miles
    Test number
    960933551399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,844 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    129,844 miles
    Test number
    664640520126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    128,721 miles
    Test number
    105613979803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass126,652 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    126,652 miles
    Test number
    325904484258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass125,564 miles (+2,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    125,564 miles
    Test number
    165679696865
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass118,055 miles (+6,205)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    118,055 miles
    Test number
    807851942222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,850 miles (+8,087)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    111,850 miles
    Test number
    248428421276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,763 miles (+6,794)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    103,763 miles
    Test number
    103715630202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass96,969 miles (+6,832)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    96,969 miles
    Test number
    942477239238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,137 miles (+8,138)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    90,137 miles
    Test number
    840769938266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,999 miles (+8,751)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    81,999 miles
    Test number
    750451547248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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