Skoda Octavia
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y279 YASMOT history
Y279 YAS is a red diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 240,666 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 240,666 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,877 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y279 YAS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Octavia
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 20 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y279 YAS was last recorded at 240,666 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 11,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 229,434 miles · 17 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,232 miles
- Average per year
- 9,877 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 240,666 miles
- 2025 – 229,434 miles
- 2024 – 219,527 miles
- 2023 – 208,483 miles
- 2022 – 196,180 miles
- 2021 – 181,629 miles
- 2020 – 166,696 miles
- 2019 – 151,676 miles
- 2018 – 148,930 miles
- 2017 – 140,968 miles
- 2016 – 132,776 miles
- 2015 – 123,695 miles
- 2014 – 115,016 miles
- 2013 – 107,174 miles
- 2012 – 98,553 miles
- 2011 – 88,417 miles
- 2010 – 77,334 miles
- 2009 – 70,236 miles
- 2008 – 61,046 miles
- 2007 – 50,553 miles
- 2006 – 40,555 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass240,666 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Between pump and steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Fuel tank straps corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass240,666 miles (+11,232)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 240,666 miles
- Test number
- 357525856628
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Between pump and steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass229,434 miles (+9,907)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 229,434 miles
- Test number
- 647863018809
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Between pump and steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass219,527 miles (+11,044)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 219,527 miles
- Test number
- 575823913575
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Between pump and steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass208,483 miles (+12,303)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 208,483 miles
- Test number
- 474499431371
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass196,180 miles (+14,551)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 196,180 miles
- Test number
- 457830156492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,629 miles (+14,933)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2022
- Odometer
- 181,629 miles
- Test number
- 786026814998
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass166,696 miles (+15,020)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2021
- Odometer
- 166,696 miles
- Test number
- 587161113559
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,676 miles (+2,746)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 151,676 miles
- Test number
- 818410165154
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass148,930 miles (+7,962)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 148,930 miles
- Test number
- 633328703131
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills corroded at jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,968 miles (+8,192)18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 140,968 miles
- Test number
- 612140778448
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
- AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion n/s & o/s sills and floor (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Section over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle assembly (2.4.G.1)
Pass132,776 miles (+9,081)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 132,776 miles
- Test number
- 151049708047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,695 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 123,695 miles
- Test number
- 888220505189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,695 miles (+8,679)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,695 miles
- Test number
- 927649595006
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass115,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 115,016 miles
- Test number
- 119221304160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,016 miles (+7,842)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,016 miles
- Test number
- 659540604119
- FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Pass107,174 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 107,174 miles
- Test number
- 599256703147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,174 miles (+8,621)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,174 miles
- Test number
- 125115903180
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail98,553 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,553 miles
- Test number
- 129737302194
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass98,553 miles (+10,136)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 98,553 miles
- Test number
- 598807002186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,417 miles (+11,083)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 88,417 miles
- Test number
- 805989281019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,334 miles (+7,098)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 77,334 miles
- Test number
- 740276890047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,236 miles (+9,190)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 70,236 miles
- Test number
- 913190519152
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Pass61,046 miles (+215)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 61,046 miles
- Test number
- 673646118130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,831 miles (+10,278)3 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,831 miles
- Test number
- 913599208170
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass50,553 miles (+9,998)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 50,553 miles
- Test number
- 350410007127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 40,555 miles
- Test number
- 210763306457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y279 YAS
- Does Y279 YAS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 YAS is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y279 YAS?
- The MOT on Y279 YAS is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y279 YAS done?
- Y279 YAS was recorded at 240,666 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 9,877 miles a year.
- Has Y279 YAS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y279 YAS has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2015.
- Has the mileage on Y279 YAS 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 Y279 YAS find?
- Y279 YAS passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded between pump and steering rack.
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