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Skoda Octavia

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,718 cc

Y227 RRVMOT history

Y227 RRV is a red petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 137,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.

Y227 RRV red Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2025
Mileage
137,179 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 RRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,718 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 RRV was last recorded at 137,179 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 5,385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,794 miles · 12 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
5,385 miles
Average per year
5,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,179 miles
  • 2023 – 131,794 miles
  • 2022 – 128,312 miles
  • 2021 – 123,795 miles
  • 2020 – 120,884 miles
  • 2019 – 116,963 miles
  • 2018 – 112,042 miles
  • 2017 – 110,976 miles
  • 2016 – 105,775 miles
  • 2015 – 99,954 miles
  • 2014 – 94,637 miles
  • 2013 – 91,872 miles
  • 2012 – 86,374 miles
  • 2011 – 82,242 miles
  • 2010 – 75,540 miles
  • 2008 – 67,288 miles
  • 2007 – 59,149 miles
  • 2006 – 52,814 miles
  • 2005 – 43,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,179 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front discs corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/S and O/S front to rear brake pipes corroded at flexible pipe. Please monitor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,179 miles (+5,385)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,179 miles
    Test number
    721755725818
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,794 miles (+3,482)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    131,794 miles
    Test number
    253973813652
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,312 miles (+4,517)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,312 miles
    Test number
    491075761871
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass123,795 miles (+2,911)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,795 miles
    Test number
    313210766344
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass120,884 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,884 miles
    Test number
    250373525842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail120,878 miles (+3,915)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,878 miles
    Test number
    811688934787
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction traffic camera placement offside of swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,963 miles (+4,921)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,963 miles
    Test number
    492359361938
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive near excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,042 miles (+1,066)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,042 miles
    Test number
    413478331488
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer brake pads beginning to break up. Please monitor.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,976 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,976 miles
    Test number
    843156557369
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/S and O/S front to rear brake pipes corroded at flexible pipe. Please monitor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail110,952 miles (+5,177)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,952 miles
    Test number
    921469825789
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/S and O/S front to rear brake pipes corroded at flexible pipe. Please monitor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass105,775 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,775 miles
    Test number
    802759420494
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc inner face worn and pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outter sill corroded

  12. Fail105,775 miles (+5,821)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,775 miles
    Test number
    362988700724
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc inner face worn and pitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outter sill corroded

  13. Pass99,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,954 miles
    Test number
    757647414852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,954 miles (+5,317)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,954 miles
    Test number
    542977248147
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass94,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,637 miles
    Test number
    438810054113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,637 miles (+2,765)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,637 miles
    Test number
    437629744161
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass91,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,872 miles
    Test number
    878951653185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail91,872 miles (+5,498)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,872 miles
    Test number
    729311653106
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail86,374 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,374 miles
    Test number
    165446742148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass86,374 miles (+4,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,374 miles
    Test number
    218046042447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail82,242 miles3 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,242 miles
    Test number
    179084231164
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBrake fluid low
    • NoteCat heatshield loose
    • NoteExhaust centre bracket broken
    • NoteFront and rear discs slightly worn and pitted
    • NotePlastic cover fitted to engine

  22. Pass82,242 miles (+6,702)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,242 miles
    Test number
    549674431166
    • NoteBrake fluid low
    • NoteCat heatshield loose
    • NoteExhaust centre bracket broken
    • NoteFront and rear discs slightly worn and pitted
    • NotePlastic cover fitted to engine

  23. Pass75,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    75,540 miles
    Test number
    250778450123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,540 miles (+8,252)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,540 miles
    Test number
    670405650184
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass67,288 miles (+8,139)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,288 miles
    Test number
    384875718360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNEAR SIDE FRONT STEERING RACK SLIGHT PLAY.

  26. Pass59,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    59,149 miles
    Test number
    790488317366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,149 miles (+6,335)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,149 miles
    Test number
    390468017358
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass52,814 miles (+9,217)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    52,814 miles
    Test number
    514212936371
    • NoteBoth rear discs getting rusty
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are very close to limit
    • NoteSlight oil leak from both side front shocks

  29. Pass43,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    43,597 miles
    Test number
    223110925353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y227 RRV

Does Y227 RRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y227 RRV expired on 21 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y227 RRV?
The MOT on Y227 RRV expired on 21 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y227 RRV done?
Y227 RRV was recorded at 137,179 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 5,004 miles a year.
Has Y227 RRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 RRV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on Y227 RRV 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 Y227 RRV find?
Y227 RRV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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