
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass159,667 miles (+3,855)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 159,667 miles
- Test number
- 381131287507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,812 miles (+6,694)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 155,812 miles
- Test number
- 383198261722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,118 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 149,118 miles
- Test number
- 355129826500
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass143,956 miles (+3,974)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 143,956 miles
- Test number
- 858444448115
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass126,036 miles (+5,712)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 126,036 miles
- Test number
- 319159344470
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass116,167 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 116,167 miles
- Test number
- 625801862174
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
Pass92,031 miles (+7,646)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 92,031 miles
- Test number
- 531137539399
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass76,401 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 76,401 miles
- Test number
- 201168637378
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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