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Skoda Octavia

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y303 BMSMOT history

Y303 BMS is a grey petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 164,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2023.

Y303 BMS grey Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2024
Mileage
164,667 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 BMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 BMS was last recorded at 164,667 miles on 6 Jun 2023, 1,339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,328 miles · 22 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,339 miles
Average per year
6,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,667 miles
  • 2022 – 163,328 miles
  • 2021 – 159,667 miles
  • 2020 – 155,812 miles
  • 2019 – 149,118 miles
  • 2018 – 149,110 miles
  • 2017 – 143,956 miles
  • 2016 – 139,982 miles
  • 2015 – 131,405 miles
  • 2014 – 126,036 miles
  • 2013 – 120,324 miles
  • 2012 – 116,167 miles
  • 2011 – 105,368 miles
  • 2010 – 95,646 miles
  • 2009 – 92,031 miles
  • 2008 – 84,385 miles
  • 2007 – 76,401 miles
  • 2006 – 61,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,667 miles
  • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt By clip (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass164,667 miles (+1,339)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    164,667 miles
    Test number
    981592934316
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass163,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,328 miles
    Test number
    470522299022
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail163,328 miles (+3,661)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,328 miles
    Test number
    411078033379
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass159,667 miles (+3,855)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    159,667 miles
    Test number
    381131287507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,812 miles (+6,694)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    155,812 miles
    Test number
    383198261722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    149,118 miles
    Test number
    355129826500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail149,116 miles (+6)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,116 miles
    Test number
    526556545520
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers clearing screen but not correctly aligned
  8. Fail149,110 miles (+5,154)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,110 miles
    Test number
    673574363714
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front on flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp broken
  9. Pass143,956 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    143,956 miles
    Test number
    858444448115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,982 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,982 miles
    Test number
    384762119386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt By clip (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (3.5.1i)
  11. Fail139,981 miles (+382)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,981 miles
    Test number
    368475339017
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to calliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to calliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt By clip (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner edges (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail139,599 miles (+8,194)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,599 miles
    Test number
    904537583541
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Pass131,405 miles (+5,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,405 miles
    Test number
    402332560672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass126,036 miles (+5,712)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    126,036 miles
    Test number
    319159344470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,324 miles (+127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    120,324 miles
    Test number
    659331463174
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Fail120,197 miles (+4,030)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,197 miles
    Test number
    869881453149
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass116,167 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    116,167 miles
    Test number
    625801862174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,157 miles (+10,789)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,157 miles
    Test number
    646357842142
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass105,368 miles (+9,722)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    105,368 miles
    Test number
    776015921114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Pass95,646 miles (+3,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    95,646 miles
    Test number
    811617120186
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass92,031 miles (+7,646)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    92,031 miles
    Test number
    531137539399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    84,385 miles
    Test number
    172870838314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail84,385 miles (+7,984)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,385 miles
    Test number
    170900738395
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass76,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    76,401 miles
    Test number
    201168637378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,401 miles (+14,544)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,401 miles
    Test number
    560008237399
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  26. Pass61,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,857 miles
    Test number
    601231336278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y303 BMS

Does Y303 BMS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y303 BMS expired on 5 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y303 BMS?
The MOT on Y303 BMS expired on 5 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y303 BMS done?
Y303 BMS was recorded at 164,667 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2023, an average of 6,121 miles a year.
Has Y303 BMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 BMS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y303 BMS 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 Y303 BMS find?
Y303 BMS passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2023 with 9 advisories: driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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