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Skoda Octavia

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

Y23 HALMOT history

Y23 HAL is a black petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 20 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 186,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

Y23 HAL black Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
186,707 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 HAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 HAL was last recorded at 186,707 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 4,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,073 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,634 miles
Average per year
6,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,707 miles
  • 2025 – 182,073 miles
  • 2024 – 180,593 miles
  • 2022 – 171,659 miles
  • 2021 – 166,511 miles
  • 2020 – 159,745 miles
  • 2019 – 154,227 miles
  • 2018 – 148,292 miles
  • 2017 – 140,261 miles
  • 2016 – 137,127 miles
  • 2015 – 130,624 miles
  • 2014 – 125,429 miles
  • 2013 – 120,380 miles
  • 2012 – 111,879 miles
  • 2011 – 102,911 miles
  • 2010 – 96,192 miles
  • 2009 – 86,296 miles
  • 2008 – 76,064 miles
  • 2007 – 64,109 miles
  • 2006 – 51,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,707 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,707 miles (+4,634)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    186,707 miles
    Test number
    456985541553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,073 miles (+1,480)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    182,073 miles
    Test number
    566409169790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass180,593 miles (+8,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    180,593 miles
    Test number
    646479385002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass171,659 miles (+5,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,659 miles
    Test number
    884221828083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass166,511 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    166,511 miles
    Test number
    913396228393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,745 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,745 miles
    Test number
    417007801844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,227 miles (+5,935)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    154,227 miles
    Test number
    357031832826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass148,292 miles (+8,031)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    148,292 miles
    Test number
    940005920621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,261 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    140,261 miles
    Test number
    842870133851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,127 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    137,127 miles
    Test number
    448013537436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,624 miles (+5,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    130,624 miles
    Test number
    102684952197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass125,429 miles (+5,049)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    125,429 miles
    Test number
    627930084270
    • NoteBack box of exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteCenter exhaust brackets severly corroded
    • NoteCenter exhaust heat sheilds not secured
    • NoteOne of the back box exhaust brackets are broken but still secured
  13. Pass120,380 miles (+8,501)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    120,380 miles
    Test number
    547915773273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,879 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    111,879 miles
    Test number
    565617772277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail111,879 miles (+8,968)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,879 miles
    Test number
    298477872208
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass102,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,911 miles
    Test number
    409000781234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,911 miles (+6,719)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,911 miles
    Test number
    525273071255
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass96,192 miles (+9,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    96,192 miles
    Test number
    400968170225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass86,296 miles (+10,232)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,296 miles
    Test number
    673287339275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,064 miles (+11,955)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,064 miles
    Test number
    493126858200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass64,109 miles (+12,806)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,109 miles
    Test number
    730827347227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,303 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    51,303 miles
    Test number
    110173636228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y23 HAL

Does Y23 HAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 HAL is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 HAL?
The MOT on Y23 HAL is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 HAL done?
Y23 HAL was recorded at 186,707 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,971 miles a year.
Has Y23 HAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 HAL has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2012.
Has the mileage on Y23 HAL 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 Y23 HAL find?
Y23 HAL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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