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Skoda Octavia

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L30 REBMOT history

L30 REB is a grey petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 126,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

L30 REB grey Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
126,860 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 REB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 REB was last recorded at 126,860 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,917 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,943 miles
Average per year
4,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,860 miles
  • 2025 – 124,917 miles
  • 2024 – 122,217 miles
  • 2023 – 120,033 miles
  • 2022 – 118,199 miles
  • 2021 – 115,999 miles
  • 2020 – 114,429 miles
  • 2019 – 111,435 miles
  • 2018 – 104,795 miles
  • 2017 – 97,975 miles
  • 2016 – 92,502 miles
  • 2015 – 91,092 miles
  • 2014 – 82,929 miles
  • 2013 – 76,964 miles
  • 2012 – 70,441 miles
  • 2011 – 64,370 miles
  • 2010 – 58,821 miles
  • 2009 – 51,990 miles
  • 2008 – 41,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,860 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner rear bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,860 miles (+1,943)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    126,860 miles
    Test number
    251430825710
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,917 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,917 miles
    Test number
    624892906657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Fail124,917 miles (+2,700)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,917 miles
    Test number
    791967266337
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Pass122,217 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,217 miles
    Test number
    449897775480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail122,217 miles (+2,184)2 major1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,217 miles
    Test number
    311751123592
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass120,033 miles (+1,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,033 miles
    Test number
    305475532657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,199 miles (+2,200)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,199 miles
    Test number
    490804169168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front, also corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear, also corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass115,999 miles (+1,570)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,999 miles
    Test number
    576439942009
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated replace asap (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both sides, brake back plate badly corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body very muddy

  9. Pass114,429 miles (+2,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,429 miles
    Test number
    285828982213
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, rear, bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around rear subframe

  10. Pass111,435 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,435 miles
    Test number
    743775856055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail111,434 miles (+6,639)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,434 miles
    Test number
    272909045880
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass104,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,795 miles
    Test number
    935876891325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail104,795 miles (+6,820)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,795 miles
    Test number
    333088645943
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Pass97,975 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    97,975 miles
    Test number
    731097962000
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail97,974 miles (+5,472)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,974 miles
    Test number
    174473958473
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass92,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,502 miles
    Test number
    864104263163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,502 miles (+1,410)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,502 miles
    Test number
    785186650860
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner arm bush. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass91,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    91,092 miles
    Test number
    954273451684
    • AdvisoryBoth front backing plates corroded

  19. Fail91,087 miles (+8,158)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,087 miles
    Test number
    366557695709
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front backing plates corroded

  20. Pass82,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,929 miles
    Test number
    597965864252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail82,929 miles (+5,965)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,929 miles
    Test number
    926935864217
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass76,964 miles (+157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,964 miles
    Test number
    416767283222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail76,807 miles (+6,366)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,807 miles
    Test number
    827970683248
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass70,441 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,441 miles
    Test number
    507863382271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,370 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,370 miles
    Test number
    645670081201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,821 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,821 miles
    Test number
    121691090292
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass58,821 miles (+6,831)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    58,821 miles
    Test number
    343681690400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,990 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,990 miles
    Test number
    353392099487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r upper position light not working

  29. Fail51,990 miles (+10,865)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,990 miles
    Test number
    621862799262
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r upper position light not working

  30. Pass41,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,125 miles
    Test number
    671616378296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L30 REB

Does L30 REB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 REB is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 REB?
The MOT on L30 REB is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 REB done?
L30 REB was recorded at 126,860 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,790 miles a year.
Has L30 REB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 REB has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 REB 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 L30 REB find?
L30 REB passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 4 more.

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