
Skoda Octavia
Orange · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
Y317 PWJMOT history
Y317 PWJ is an orange diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,998 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 146,998 mi
- At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,849 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y317 PWJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Octavia
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y317 PWJ was last recorded at 146,998 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 14,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 132,296 miles · 17 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 14,702 miles
- Average per year
- 5,849 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 146,998 miles
- 2024 – 132,296 miles
- 2023 – 120,316 miles
- 2022 – 111,595 miles
- 2021 – 103,532 miles
- 2020 – 95,125 miles
- 2019 – 83,603 miles
- 2018 – 79,000 miles
- 2017 – 77,120 miles
- 2016 – 75,755 miles
- 2015 – 74,362 miles
- 2014 – 68,477 miles
- 2013 – 63,808 miles
- 2012 – 58,267 miles
- 2011 – 51,276 miles
- 2010 – 47,113 miles
- 2009 – 43,802 miles
- 2007 – 40,023 miles
- 2006 – 35,013 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,998 miles (+14,702)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 146,998 miles
- Test number
- 951697865309
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass132,296 miles (+11,980)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 132,296 miles
- Test number
- 616752630222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,316 miles (+8,721)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 120,316 miles
- Test number
- 233624648127
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,595 miles (+8,063)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 111,595 miles
- Test number
- 624800303815
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass103,532 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 103,532 miles
- Test number
- 202736512839
- MinorIndicator switch faulty relay faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
Fail103,532 miles (+8,407)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,532 miles
- Test number
- 490199086701
- MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))
Pass95,125 miles (+11,522)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 95,125 miles
- Test number
- 911054573342
- AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil on min
Pass83,603 miles (+309)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 83,603 miles
- Test number
- 809307374621
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail83,294 miles (+4,294)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,294 miles
- Test number
- 124165714036
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting around outer sidewall,down to cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass79,000 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 79,000 miles
- Test number
- 985880169071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,000 miles (+1,880)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,000 miles
- Test number
- 875837696870
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,120 miles (+1,365)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 77,120 miles
- Test number
- 123507091848
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,755 miles (+1,393)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 75,755 miles
- Test number
- 805575706124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,362 miles (+5,885)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 74,362 miles
- Test number
- 509503915126
- 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)
Pass68,477 miles (+4,669)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 68,477 miles
- Test number
- 598315904190
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,808 miles (+5,541)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 63,808 miles
- Test number
- 116367603133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass58,267 miles (+48)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 58,267 miles
- Test number
- 757399602138
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth rear tyres out of shape and nearside front slight sidewall damage
Fail58,219 miles (+6,943)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,219 miles
- Test number
- 257772802446
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth rear tyres out of shape and nearside front slight sidewall damage
Pass51,276 miles (+4,163)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 51,276 miles
- Test number
- 608213981079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,113 miles (+3,311)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 47,113 miles
- Test number
- 134793680429
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass43,802 miles (+3,779)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 43,802 miles
- Test number
- 191008479030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,023 miles (+5,010)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 40,023 miles
- Test number
- 644876147337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,013 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 35,013 miles
- Test number
- 441046396252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y317 PWJ
- Does Y317 PWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y317 PWJ is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y317 PWJ?
- The MOT on Y317 PWJ is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y317 PWJ done?
- Y317 PWJ was recorded at 146,998 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,849 miles a year.
- Has Y317 PWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y317 PWJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y317 PWJ 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 Y317 PWJ find?
- Y317 PWJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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