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Skoda Octavia

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y266 RNUMOT history

Y266 RNU is a grey petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 168,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

Y266 RNU grey Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
168,682 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 RNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 RNU was last recorded at 168,682 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 4,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2009: 52,567 miles, lower than 62,567 miles on 6 Jan 2009.

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
164,678 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,004 miles
Average per year
6,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,682 miles
  • 2025 – 164,678 miles
  • 2024 – 156,922 miles
  • 2023 – 151,590 miles
  • 2021 – 146,495 miles
  • 2019 – 138,253 miles
  • 2017 – 125,051 miles
  • 2016 – 112,264 miles
  • 2014 – 101,647 miles
  • 2013 – 89,072 miles
  • 2011 – 83,506 miles
  • 2010 – 70,155 miles
  • 2009 – 52,567 miles
  • 2008 – 62,563 miles
  • 2007 – 54,488 miles
  • 2006 – 45,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,682 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,682 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    168,682 miles
    Test number
    447965858433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail168,672 miles (+3,994)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,672 miles
    Test number
    237420821674
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass164,678 miles (+7,756)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    164,678 miles
    Test number
    191102342168
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass156,922 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    156,922 miles
    Test number
    189516188997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail156,922 miles (+5,332)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,922 miles
    Test number
    784548226086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass151,590 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    151,590 miles
    Test number
    669038668134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,570 miles (+5,075)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,570 miles
    Test number
    142729179158
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass146,495 miles (+3,555)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,495 miles
    Test number
    795956995279
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass142,940 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,940 miles
    Test number
    216567834459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail142,923 miles (+4,670)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,923 miles
    Test number
    587855677145
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear side lights different brightness

  11. Pass138,253 miles (+7,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,253 miles
    Test number
    168935583776
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass131,056 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,056 miles
    Test number
    208618242175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail131,054 miles (+6,003)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,054 miles
    Test number
    461422194665
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass125,051 miles (+5,926)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    125,051 miles
    Test number
    525557318614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass119,125 miles (+6,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,125 miles
    Test number
    769022810201
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass112,264 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    112,264 miles
    Test number
    802341949000
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail112,264 miles (+10,617)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,264 miles
    Test number
    393585409679
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass101,647 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,647 miles
    Test number
    678699544301
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail101,647 miles (+6,817)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,647 miles
    Test number
    258049444332
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass94,830 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,830 miles
    Test number
    545206804073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,072 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    89,072 miles
    Test number
    339243803065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail89,052 miles (+5,546)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,052 miles
    Test number
    115142103035
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass83,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,506 miles
    Test number
    269403161309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail83,506 miles (+6,635)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,506 miles
    Test number
    277463361373
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  25. Pass76,871 miles (+6,716)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    76,871 miles
    Test number
    267524101031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,155 miles (+17,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,155 miles
    Test number
    421847900090
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  27. Pass52,567 miles (-10,000)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    52,567 miles
    Test number
    391278509093
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge

  28. Fail62,567 miles (+4)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,567 miles
    Test number
    540976509001
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  29. Pass62,563 miles (+8,075)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,563 miles
    Test number
    423941148246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,488 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,488 miles
    Test number
    462547387169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail54,424 miles (+8,788)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,424 miles
    Test number
    432325387126
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  32. Pass45,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    45,636 miles
    Test number
    863344886194
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y266 RNU

Does Y266 RNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y266 RNU is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y266 RNU?
The MOT on Y266 RNU is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y266 RNU done?
Y266 RNU was recorded at 168,682 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 6,305 miles a year.
Has Y266 RNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 RNU has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y266 RNU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y266 RNU find?
Y266 RNU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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