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Skoda Octavia

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y271 HEJMOT history

Y271 HEJ is a red petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 25 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 50,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

Y271 HEJ red Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
50,173 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 HEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 HEJ was last recorded at 50,173 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 1,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,861 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,312 miles
Average per year
2,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,173 miles
  • 2024 – 48,861 miles
  • 2023 – 46,459 miles
  • 2022 – 43,838 miles
  • 2021 – 41,628 miles
  • 2020 – 39,527 miles
  • 2019 – 37,194 miles
  • 2018 – 34,515 miles
  • 2017 – 31,791 miles
  • 2016 – 28,540 miles
  • 2015 – 24,313 miles
  • 2014 – 21,033 miles
  • 2013 – 15,462 miles
  • 2012 – 15,437 miles
  • 2011 – 14,843 miles
  • 2010 – 13,673 miles
  • 2009 – 12,310 miles
  • 2008 – 11,117 miles
  • 2007 – 9,700 miles
  • 2006 – 8,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,173 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount / swivel plate (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,173 miles (+1,312)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    50,173 miles
    Test number
    758048747004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount / swivel plate (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Pass48,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    48,861 miles
    Test number
    390407267271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail48,861 miles (+2,402)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,861 miles
    Test number
    836309897319
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass46,459 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    46,459 miles
    Test number
    824880198316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail46,457 miles (+2,619)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,457 miles
    Test number
    228307937805
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass43,838 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    43,838 miles
    Test number
    713561585133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail43,836 miles (+2,208)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,836 miles
    Test number
    975464182080
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass41,628 miles (+2,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    41,628 miles
    Test number
    667271585580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass39,527 miles (+2,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,527 miles
    Test number
    433751611490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass37,194 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,194 miles
    Test number
    923204508670
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail37,192 miles (+2,677)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,192 miles
    Test number
    977251199231
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass34,515 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    34,515 miles
    Test number
    780295664997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,791 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,791 miles
    Test number
    437044005478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail31,788 miles (+3,248)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,788 miles
    Test number
    354518916112
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass28,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    28,540 miles
    Test number
    642633145260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,540 miles (+4,227)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,540 miles
    Test number
    237788455197
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass24,313 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    24,313 miles
    Test number
    467591711854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,033 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,033 miles
    Test number
    486899904353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,914 miles (+4,452)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,914 miles
    Test number
    287749384444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,462 miles (+25)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    15,462 miles
    Test number
    267057693401
    • NoteSuspension units slightly corroded

  21. Pass15,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,437 miles
    Test number
    756504422131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail15,437 miles (+594)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,437 miles
    Test number
    569973822126
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  23. Fail14,843 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,843 miles
    Test number
    276033401138
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass14,843 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,843 miles
    Test number
    759813801196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    13,673 miles
    Test number
    264511010105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail13,673 miles (+1,363)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,673 miles
    Test number
    722821910145
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass12,310 miles (+1,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    12,310 miles
    Test number
    930595909124
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass11,117 miles (+1,417)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,117 miles
    Test number
    653966108170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass9,700 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    9,700 miles
    Test number
    913237407130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass8,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,179 miles
    Test number
    512149806136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y271 HEJ

Does Y271 HEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y271 HEJ is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y271 HEJ?
The MOT on Y271 HEJ is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y271 HEJ done?
Y271 HEJ was recorded at 50,173 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 2,156 miles a year.
Has Y271 HEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 HEJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y271 HEJ 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 Y271 HEJ find?
Y271 HEJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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