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Skoda Octavia

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y274 FDVMOT history

Y274 FDV is a grey diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 16 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

Y274 FDV grey Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
142,275 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 FDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 FDV was last recorded at 142,275 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 6,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 May 2020: 120,972 miles, lower than 120,996 miles on 26 May 2020.

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
136,085 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,190 miles
Average per year
5,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,275 miles
  • 2025 – 136,085 miles
  • 2023 – 133,298 miles
  • 2022 – 128,807 miles
  • 2021 – 124,602 miles
  • 2020 – 120,972 miles
  • 2019 – 115,954 miles
  • 2018 – 107,648 miles
  • 2017 – 96,357 miles
  • 2016 – 83,769 miles
  • 2015 – 72,234 miles
  • 2014 – 64,228 miles
  • 2013 – 57,175 miles
  • 2012 – 43,253 miles
  • 2011 – 35,705 miles
  • 2010 – 33,413 miles
  • 2009 – 30,951 miles
  • 2008 – 28,761 miles
  • 2007 – 26,003 miles
  • 2006 – 22,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,275 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Indicator outer lens missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,275 miles (+6,190)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    142,275 miles
    Test number
    611830314715
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass136,085 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    136,085 miles
    Test number
    368511351094
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail136,085 miles (+2,787)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,085 miles
    Test number
    608129772309
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective Leaks reserve vacuum (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass133,298 miles (+1,000)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    133,298 miles
    Test number
    414583460421
    • MinorFront Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail132,298 miles (+3,491)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,298 miles
    Test number
    824291639662
    • DangerousRear Reversing lamps remain illuminated at all times. This vehicle will not be retested before this fault is rectified. P. R . Kingdon.
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Cap is of non permitted type (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Indicator lenses are damaged but no effect on light output
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass128,807 miles (+4,205)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    128,807 miles
    Test number
    561680316020
    • MinorFront Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass124,602 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    124,602 miles
    Test number
    527302936760
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail124,602 miles (+3,630)1 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,602 miles
    Test number
    995989944758
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Both lamps (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass120,972 miles (-24)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    120,972 miles
    Test number
    616816453873
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail120,996 miles (+5,042)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,996 miles
    Test number
    200651569600
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass115,954 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,954 miles
    Test number
    474170726433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator outer lens missing

  12. Fail115,953 miles (+8,305)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,953 miles
    Test number
    505842410157
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers have corrosion to casings.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator outer lens missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper blade worn out

  13. Pass107,648 miles (+11,291)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,648 miles
    Test number
    703022512046
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator outer lens missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass96,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,357 miles
    Test number
    136053479882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,357 miles (+12,588)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,357 miles
    Test number
    303992134550
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass83,769 miles (+11,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,769 miles
    Test number
    886301761479
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount detatched system remains secure
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly deterioated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass72,234 miles (+8,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,234 miles
    Test number
    156082565468
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass64,228 miles (+7,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,228 miles
    Test number
    149236574489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass57,175 miles (+13,922)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,175 miles
    Test number
    176004183497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,253 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,253 miles
    Test number
    889209462000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,247 miles (+7,542)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,247 miles
    Test number
    897778062011
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass35,705 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,705 miles
    Test number
    867215971079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,413 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,413 miles
    Test number
    192569260437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,951 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,951 miles
    Test number
    101556579054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,761 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,761 miles
    Test number
    604463578038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,003 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,003 miles
    Test number
    371176967076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,890 miles
    Test number
    784043676085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y274 FDV

Does Y274 FDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y274 FDV is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y274 FDV?
The MOT on Y274 FDV is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y274 FDV done?
Y274 FDV was recorded at 142,275 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 5,934 miles a year.
Has Y274 FDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 FDV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y274 FDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 May 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y274 FDV find?
Y274 FDV passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease, and 4 more.

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