Skoda Octavia
Red · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc
L40 MEPMOT history
L40 MEP is a red diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 5 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 121,293 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 121,293 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 10,371 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 MEP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Octavia
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 5 Aug 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 MEP was last recorded at 121,293 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 9,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 111,800 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,493 miles
- Average per year
- 10,371 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,293 miles
- 2024 – 111,800 miles
- 2023 – 103,347 miles
- 2022 – 85,714 miles
- 2021 – 75,420 miles
- 2020 – 65,807 miles
- 2019 – 54,681 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,293 miles
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
9 tests since 12 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,293 miles (+9,493)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 121,293 miles
- Test number
- 954565250634
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,800 miles (+8,453)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 111,800 miles
- Test number
- 193513529811
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass103,347 miles (+4,833)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 103,347 miles
- Test number
- 480783283210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,514 miles (+498)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 98,514 miles
- Test number
- 900393484541
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 Rear visual inspection ONLY
Fail98,016 miles (+12,302)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,016 miles
- Test number
- 438446431223
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to rear brake condition (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x Rear Visual inspection ONLY
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass85,714 miles (+10,294)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 85,714 miles
- Test number
- 840165122418
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass75,420 miles (+9,613)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 75,420 miles
- Test number
- 758979758904
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass65,807 miles (+11,126)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 65,807 miles
- Test number
- 859038222689
- 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))
Pass54,681 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 54,681 miles
- Test number
- 397455290448
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Questions about L40 MEP
- Does L40 MEP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MEP is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L40 MEP?
- The MOT on L40 MEP is valid until 12 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 MEP done?
- L40 MEP was recorded at 121,293 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 10,371 miles a year.
- Has L40 MEP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 MEP has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on L40 MEP 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 MEP find?
- L40 MEP passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear.
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