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Skoda Octavia

Bronze · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y249 MREMOT history

Y249 MRE is a bronze diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2021.

Y249 MRE bronze Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2022
Mileage
155,437 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 MRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y249 MRE was last recorded at 155,437 miles on 23 Dec 2021, 1,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jan 2017: 135,870 miles, lower than 135,961 miles on 16 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,860 miles · 29 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,577 miles
Average per year
5,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 155,437 miles
  • 2020 – 153,860 miles
  • 2019 – 152,014 miles
  • 2018 – 146,968 miles
  • 2017 – 135,870 miles
  • 2015 – 134,569 miles
  • 2014 – 128,876 miles
  • 2013 – 123,549 miles
  • 2012 – 117,024 miles
  • 2011 – 113,972 miles
  • 2010 – 104,811 miles
  • 2009 – 96,971 miles
  • 2008 – 89,817 miles
  • 2007 – 82,455 miles
  • 2006 – 71,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail155,437 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear seats folded down
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

What MOT failures 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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail155,437 miles (+1,577)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,437 miles
    Test number
    548275775897
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass153,860 miles (+1,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    153,860 miles
    Test number
    128237747980
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass152,363 miles (+349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,363 miles
    Test number
    953663590194
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail152,014 miles (+2,208)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,014 miles
    Test number
    472470364890
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass149,806 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    149,806 miles
    Test number
    368662014026
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail149,742 miles (+2,774)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,742 miles
    Test number
    303502320086
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass146,968 miles (+11,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    146,968 miles
    Test number
    507858527045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Indicator glass missing, but not effecting light color or output
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rears (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass135,870 miles (-91)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    135,870 miles
    Test number
    857968109667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail135,961 miles (+1,392)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,961 miles
    Test number
    257741879202
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass134,569 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    134,569 miles
    Test number
    594261709603
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays .engine and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

  11. Fail134,569 miles (+5,693)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,569 miles
    Test number
    832577047760
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays .engine and outer sill covers fitted partial check only

  12. Pass128,876 miles (+5,327)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    128,876 miles
    Test number
    557313264369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass123,549 miles (+2,981)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    123,549 miles
    Test number
    479824763415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,568 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    120,568 miles
    Test number
    396660813080
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  15. Fail120,568 miles (+3,544)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,568 miles
    Test number
    799260513082
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  16. Pass117,024 miles (+3,052)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    117,024 miles
    Test number
    337936812035
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake disc corroded and in a poor condition
    • NoteFront plate begining to deteriorate

  17. Pass113,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    113,972 miles
    Test number
    246001121065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail113,972 miles (+9,161)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,972 miles
    Test number
    317981421020
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass104,811 miles (+7,840)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    104,811 miles
    Test number
    184357720485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,971 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    96,971 miles
    Test number
    314611029096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside door mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside front indecator lense damaged

  21. Fail96,969 miles (+7,152)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,969 miles
    Test number
    533381229031
    • FailureBody has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside door mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside front indecator lense damaged

  22. Pass89,817 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    89,817 miles
    Test number
    302109628076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,785 miles (+7,330)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,785 miles
    Test number
    834303828074
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass82,455 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    82,455 miles
    Test number
    124583757437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,343 miles (+11,264)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,343 miles
    Test number
    433066547040
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass71,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    71,079 miles
    Test number
    110678646069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y249 MRE

Does Y249 MRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y249 MRE expired on 26 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y249 MRE?
The MOT on Y249 MRE expired on 26 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y249 MRE done?
Y249 MRE was recorded at 155,437 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2021, an average of 5,323 miles a year.
Has Y249 MRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 MRE has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y249 MRE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y249 MRE find?
Y249 MRE failed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2021 with 1 major defect and 9 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has excessive play; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 7 more.

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