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Skoda Octavia

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

J8 CVNMOT history

J8 CVN is a blue diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 4 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 114,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

J8 CVN blue Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,370 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 CVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
4 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 CVN was last recorded at 114,370 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,208 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
162 miles
Average per year
8,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,370 miles
  • 2025 – 98,757 miles
  • 2024 – 86,234 miles
  • 2023 – 76,794 miles
  • 2022 – 70,430 miles
  • 2021 – 62,874 miles
  • 2020 – 52,408 miles
  • 2019 – 49,195 miles
  • 2018 – 40,489 miles
  • 2017 – 34,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,370 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 front inner brake pad appears low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,370 miles (+162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,370 miles
    Test number
    322816058250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail114,208 miles (+15,451)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,208 miles
    Test number
    453403866195
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear next to axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,757 miles (+12,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,757 miles
    Test number
    683573465663
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms, subframe and springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    86,234 miles
    Test number
    990185633088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,234 miles (+9,440)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,234 miles
    Test number
    797989097421
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres splitting on inside sidewalls

  6. Pass76,794 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,794 miles
    Test number
    174103365932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,430 miles (+7,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,430 miles
    Test number
    104424421370
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low

  8. Pass62,874 miles (+10,466)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,874 miles
    Test number
    919913660260
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner brake pad appears low

  9. Pass52,408 miles (+3,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,408 miles
    Test number
    919476968647
    • AdvisoryDiesel smoke test not detected
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner brake pad appears low

  10. Pass49,195 miles (+8,706)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,195 miles
    Test number
    852155711803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,489 miles (+5,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,489 miles
    Test number
    725752296900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass34,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,658 miles
    Test number
    473520558762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about J8 CVN

Does J8 CVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 CVN is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 CVN?
The MOT on J8 CVN is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 CVN done?
J8 CVN was recorded at 114,370 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 8,923 miles a year.
Has J8 CVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 CVN has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 CVN 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 J8 CVN find?
J8 CVN passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm.

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