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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.

Y317 PWJ orange Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass146,998 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass132,296 miles (+11,980)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    132,296 miles
    Test number
    616752630222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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)
  9. 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))
  10. Pass79,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,000 miles
    Test number
    985880169071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass75,755 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,755 miles
    Test number
    805575706124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass51,276 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,276 miles
    Test number
    608213981079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass43,802 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,802 miles
    Test number
    191008479030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,023 miles (+5,010)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    40,023 miles
    Test number
    644876147337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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