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Skoda Octavia

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

L8 GKAMOT history

L8 GKA is a silver diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 25 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 159,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

L8 GKA silver Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
159,321 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GKA was last recorded at 159,321 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,208 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
113 miles
Average per year
9,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,321 miles
  • 2025 – 145,553 miles
  • 2024 – 135,036 miles
  • 2023 – 126,440 miles
  • 2022 – 120,150 miles
  • 2021 – 114,265 miles
  • 2020 – 106,667 miles
  • 2019 – 99,713 miles
  • 2018 – 91,763 miles
  • 2017 – 81,259 miles
  • 2016 – 73,782 miles
  • 2015 – 63,193 miles
  • 2014 – 44,813 miles
  • 2013 – 33,779 miles
  • 2012 – 25,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,321 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,321 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    159,321 miles
    Test number
    815448312976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail159,208 miles (+13,655)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,208 miles
    Test number
    218586835868
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass145,553 miles (+10,517)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    145,553 miles
    Test number
    607282085374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,036 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,036 miles
    Test number
    580420526677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail135,022 miles (+8,582)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,022 miles
    Test number
    593067444189
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,440 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    126,440 miles
    Test number
    577946902964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail126,408 miles (+6,258)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,408 miles
    Test number
    786942659103
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass120,150 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,150 miles
    Test number
    471220879644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,149 miles (+5,884)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,149 miles
    Test number
    435822516761
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass114,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,265 miles
    Test number
    254227633435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail114,265 miles (+7,598)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,265 miles
    Test number
    122330584183
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s front link arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass106,667 miles (+6,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,667 miles
    Test number
    921386883749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass99,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,713 miles
    Test number
    964943205598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,713 miles (+7,950)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,713 miles
    Test number
    835086383620
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass91,763 miles (+10,504)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,763 miles
    Test number
    357569957732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,259 miles (+7,477)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,259 miles
    Test number
    247174365980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,782 miles (+10,589)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,782 miles
    Test number
    614134442254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,193 miles (+18,380)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,193 miles
    Test number
    213312253057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,813 miles (+11,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,813 miles
    Test number
    266253184076
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass33,779 miles (+8,582)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    33,779 miles
    Test number
    318491583055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSpare tyre under inflated

  21. Pass25,197 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    25,197 miles
    Test number
    689133782012
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L8 GKA

Does L8 GKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GKA is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GKA?
The MOT on L8 GKA is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GKA done?
L8 GKA was recorded at 159,321 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 9,351 miles a year.
Has L8 GKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GKA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 GKA 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 L8 GKA find?
L8 GKA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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