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Skoda Octavia

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L40 ONWMOT history

L40 ONW is a blue diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 21 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 175,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

L40 ONW blue Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
175,793 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 ONW
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
21 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 ONW was last recorded at 175,793 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 9,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,354 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,439 miles
Average per year
12,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,793 miles
  • 2025 – 166,354 miles
  • 2024 – 159,660 miles
  • 2023 – 147,572 miles
  • 2022 – 125,075 miles
  • 2021 – 119,461 miles
  • 2020 – 108,783 miles
  • 2019 – 98,749 miles
  • 2018 – 86,184 miles
  • 2017 – 69,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,793 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shockers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,793 miles (+9,439)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    175,793 miles
    Test number
    156603881257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,354 miles (+6,694)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    166,354 miles
    Test number
    880803363306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    159,660 miles
    Test number
    854709311895
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Back Plates corroded and missing on nearside / offside

  4. Fail159,660 miles (+12,088)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,660 miles
    Test number
    239260900823
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Back Plates corroded and missing on nearside / offside

  5. Pass147,572 miles (+22,497)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    147,572 miles
    Test number
    367413810689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,075 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,075 miles
    Test number
    376642399623
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail125,075 miles (+5,614)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,075 miles
    Test number
    525854471267
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass119,461 miles (+10,678)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,461 miles
    Test number
    775171147842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,783 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,783 miles
    Test number
    779323786345
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Fail108,783 miles (+10,034)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,783 miles
    Test number
    710405987582
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass98,749 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,749 miles
    Test number
    830662648485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail98,737 miles (+12,553)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,737 miles
    Test number
    467160886370
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily miss shaped inner edge

  13. Pass86,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    86,184 miles
    Test number
    877913950814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail86,184 miles (+17,043)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,184 miles
    Test number
    217968387232
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass69,141 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,141 miles
    Test number
    965822115834
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 ONW

Does L40 ONW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 ONW is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 ONW?
The MOT on L40 ONW is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 ONW done?
L40 ONW was recorded at 175,793 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 12,335 miles a year.
Has L40 ONW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 ONW has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 ONW 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 ONW find?
L40 ONW passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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