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Skoda Octavia

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

Y29 DCBMOT history

Y29 DCB is a grey diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 21 Nov 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 169,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

Y29 DCB grey Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
169,050 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y29 DCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 Nov 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y29 DCB was last recorded at 169,050 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 11,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,363 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,687 miles
Average per year
13,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,050 miles
  • 2025 – 157,363 miles
  • 2024 – 142,478 miles
  • 2023 – 127,950 miles
  • 2022 – 113,862 miles
  • 2021 – 102,468 miles
  • 2020 – 89,978 miles
  • 2019 – 79,738 miles
  • 2018 – 65,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,050 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryLarge undertray fitted
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear prop shaft damper perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Dec 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,050 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    169,050 miles
    Test number
    711274331421
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryLarge undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail169,047 miles (+11,684)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,047 miles
    Test number
    105467741124
    • MajorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryLarge undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass157,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,363 miles
    Test number
    141771701636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,363 miles (+14,885)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,363 miles
    Test number
    710807000928
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Pass142,478 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,478 miles
    Test number
    960180971263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft damper perished
  6. Fail142,478 miles (+14,528)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,478 miles
    Test number
    714160673373
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge various cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft damper perished
  7. Pass127,950 miles (+14,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,950 miles
    Test number
    197207688288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass113,862 miles (+11,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,862 miles
    Test number
    854296699994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass102,468 miles (+12,490)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,468 miles
    Test number
    906338333839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass89,978 miles (+10,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,978 miles
    Test number
    246275672645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass79,738 miles (+14,168)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,738 miles
    Test number
    667746445634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,570 miles
    Test number
    176962708969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,570 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,570 miles
    Test number
    667766376455
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Questions about Y29 DCB

Does Y29 DCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y29 DCB is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y29 DCB?
The MOT on Y29 DCB is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y29 DCB done?
Y29 DCB was recorded at 169,050 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 13,165 miles a year.
Has Y29 DCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y29 DCB has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y29 DCB 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 Y29 DCB find?
Y29 DCB passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s; large undertray fitted; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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