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Skoda Octavia

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L40 JERMOT history

L40 JER is a silver diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 24 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 88,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

L40 JER silver Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
88,732 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 JER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 JER was last recorded at 88,732 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,732 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,732 miles
  • 2024 – 83,463 miles
  • 2023 – 81,526 miles
  • 2022 – 77,685 miles
  • 2021 – 74,365 miles
  • 2020 – 70,475 miles
  • 2019 – 65,023 miles
  • 2018 – 53,899 miles
  • 2017 – 45,545 miles
  • 2016 – 35,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,732 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,732 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    88,732 miles
    Test number
    953479703500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail88,732 miles (+5,269)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,732 miles
    Test number
    546771492490
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass83,463 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,463 miles
    Test number
    159831415913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail83,463 miles (+1,937)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,463 miles
    Test number
    102978384680
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass81,526 miles (+3,841)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    81,526 miles
    Test number
    629459083974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass77,685 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,685 miles
    Test number
    821807147022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle obscuring view of components

  7. Fail77,683 miles (+3,318)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,683 miles
    Test number
    719249628268
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle obscuring view of components

  8. Pass74,365 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,365 miles
    Test number
    650023867629
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle obscuring view of components

  9. Fail74,365 miles (+3,890)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,365 miles
    Test number
    585337410514
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle obscuring view of components

  10. Pass70,475 miles (+5,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,475 miles
    Test number
    280192583385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass65,023 miles (+5,753)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    65,023 miles
    Test number
    828495634041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers under vehicle obscuring view of components

  12. Pass59,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    59,270 miles
    Test number
    319581117334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail59,270 miles (+5,371)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,270 miles
    Test number
    275087819472
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass53,899 miles (+8,354)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,899 miles
    Test number
    783357373671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,545 miles (+9,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,545 miles
    Test number
    354659951342
    • 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)

  16. Pass35,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    35,641 miles
    Test number
    483419819214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 JER

Does L40 JER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 JER is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 JER?
The MOT on L40 JER is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 JER done?
L40 JER was recorded at 88,732 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,385 miles a year.
Has L40 JER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 JER has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 JER 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 L40 JER find?
L40 JER passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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