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Skoda Octavia

Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y38 PBJMOT history

Y38 PBJ is a grey petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 123,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2022.

Y38 PBJ grey Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
123,325 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 PBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 PBJ was last recorded at 123,325 miles on 19 Aug 2022, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,308 miles · 12 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
6,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,325 miles
  • 2021 – 111,772 miles
  • 2020 – 98,786 miles
  • 2019 – 92,370 miles
  • 2018 – 88,786 miles
  • 2017 – 87,756 miles
  • 2016 – 84,811 miles
  • 2015 – 79,632 miles
  • 2014 – 72,567 miles
  • 2013 – 68,308 miles
  • 2012 – 63,903 miles
  • 2011 – 58,321 miles
  • 2010 – 51,644 miles
  • 2009 – 44,854 miles
  • 2008 – 37,422 miles
  • 2007 – 30,370 miles
  • 2006 – 23,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,325 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators lens missing
  • AdvisoryEngine malfunction indicator lamp on

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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • E.M.L Warning on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack inner joint (Drum stick)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,325 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,325 miles
    Test number
    102291011423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators lens missing
    • AdvisoryEngine malfunction indicator lamp on

  2. Fail123,308 miles (+11,536)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,308 miles
    Test number
    734709048334
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass111,772 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,772 miles
    Test number
    143837975447
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryE.M.L Warning on
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack inner joint (Drum stick) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail111,771 miles (+47)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,771 miles
    Test number
    965939671539
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryE.M.L Warning on
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack inner joint (Drum stick) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail111,724 miles (+12,938)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,724 miles
    Test number
    683030859578
    • MajorEmissions not tested revs will not hold steady in test range 2500-3000rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass98,786 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,786 miles
    Test number
    333029482815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + nail (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail98,786 miles (+6,416)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,786 miles
    Test number
    875618014022
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + nail (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass92,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,370 miles
    Test number
    404693288046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail92,370 miles (+3,584)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,370 miles
    Test number
    476618227960
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass88,786 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,786 miles
    Test number
    293362009875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,756 miles (+2,945)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,756 miles
    Test number
    193783601589
    • AdvisoryEml active
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass84,811 miles (+5,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,811 miles
    Test number
    929206008068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass79,632 miles (+7,065)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,632 miles
    Test number
    585600465104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,567 miles (+4,259)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    72,567 miles
    Test number
    649749564194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,308 miles (+4,405)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,308 miles
    Test number
    847254683120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly on edges.

  16. Pass63,903 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,903 miles
    Test number
    447456082167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,321 miles (+6,677)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    58,321 miles
    Test number
    588653871102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,644 miles (+6,790)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,644 miles
    Test number
    853071280101
    • NoteFront brake pads worn close to wear indicators.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre showing signs of perishing/deterioration.

  19. Fail44,854 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,854 miles
    Test number
    793252989161
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCenter exhaust and rear exhaust corroding
    • NoteNsr hose starting to perrish

  20. Pass44,854 miles (+7,432)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,854 miles
    Test number
    971242689176
    • NoteCenter exhaust and rear exhaust corroding
    • NoteNsr hose starting to perrish

  21. Pass37,422 miles (+7,052)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    37,422 miles
    Test number
    372947478168
    • NoteN/s/f tyre close to the limit

  22. Pass30,370 miles (+6,921)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,370 miles
    Test number
    820326777125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,449 miles
    Test number
    160205086172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 PBJ

Does Y38 PBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 PBJ expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 PBJ?
The MOT on Y38 PBJ expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 PBJ done?
Y38 PBJ was recorded at 123,325 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2022, an average of 6,193 miles a year.
Has Y38 PBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 PBJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y38 PBJ 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 Y38 PBJ find?
Y38 PBJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front direction indicators lens missing; engine malfunction indicator lamp on.

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