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Skoda Octavia

Yellow · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

Y31 LOWMOT history

Y31 LOW is a yellow diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 22 Aug 2007. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 195,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

Y31 LOW yellow Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2025
Mileage
195,883 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 LOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y31 LOW was last recorded at 195,883 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,459 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
424 miles
Average per year
10,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,883 miles
  • 2024 – 195,459 miles
  • 2022 – 192,255 miles
  • 2021 – 180,186 miles
  • 2020 – 171,427 miles
  • 2019 – 156,511 miles
  • 2018 – 146,425 miles
  • 2017 – 135,338 miles
  • 2016 – 123,702 miles
  • 2015 – 115,983 miles
  • 2014 – 108,548 miles
  • 2013 – 95,173 miles
  • 2012 – 80,684 miles
  • 2011 – 64,314 miles
  • 2010 – 47,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail195,883 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe missing

What MOT failures 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail195,883 miles (+424)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,883 miles
    Test number
    363033053284
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe missing

  2. Pass195,459 miles (+3,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    195,459 miles
    Test number
    635633369905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEml light on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe missing but exhaust still secure

  3. Pass192,255 miles (+12,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    192,255 miles
    Test number
    836036161077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass180,186 miles (+8,759)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    180,186 miles
    Test number
    622918224921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass171,427 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    171,427 miles
    Test number
    775662195343
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded

  6. Fail171,426 miles (+14,915)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,426 miles
    Test number
    880641266913
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded

  7. Pass156,511 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,511 miles
    Test number
    285746218847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail156,510 miles (+10,085)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,510 miles
    Test number
    345454137358
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass146,425 miles (+11,087)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    146,425 miles
    Test number
    285254135593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    135,338 miles
    Test number
    114934399739
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail135,338 miles (+11,636)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,338 miles
    Test number
    289213881442
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass123,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,702 miles
    Test number
    812321519424
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  13. Fail123,702 miles (+7,719)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,702 miles
    Test number
    201435344105
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  14. Pass115,983 miles (+7,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    115,983 miles
    Test number
    417026365127
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded on inner edge

  15. Pass108,548 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    108,548 miles
    Test number
    198942074143
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail108,548 miles (+13,375)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,548 miles
    Test number
    396423664144
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass95,173 miles (+14,489)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,173 miles
    Test number
    925088303246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass80,684 miles (+16,370)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,684 miles
    Test number
    778443842276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,314 miles (+16,394)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,314 miles
    Test number
    697647131253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,920 miles
    Test number
    282599320244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 LOW

Does Y31 LOW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y31 LOW expired on 24 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y31 LOW?
The MOT on Y31 LOW expired on 24 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y31 LOW done?
Y31 LOW was recorded at 195,883 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 10,141 miles a year.
Has Y31 LOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 LOW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on Y31 LOW 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 Y31 LOW find?
Y31 LOW failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 5 major defects and 1 advisory: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 3 more.

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