Skoda Octavia
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
M5 GRUMOT history
M5 GRU is a blue diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 31 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 94,567 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 94,567 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 6,898 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 GRU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Octavia
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 31 Oct 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 GRU was last recorded at 94,567 miles on 22 May 2026, 6,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,375 miles · 23 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,192 miles
- Average per year
- 6,898 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,567 miles
- 2025 – 88,375 miles
- 2024 – 79,288 miles
- 2023 – 72,702 miles
- 2022 – 65,085 miles
- 2021 – 58,438 miles
- 2020 – 52,592 miles
- 2019 – 48,657 miles
- 2018 – 41,177 miles
- 2017 – 33,282 miles
- 2016 – 25,765 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,567 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6/2mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6/2mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
12 tests since 31 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,567 miles (+6,192)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 94,567 miles
- Test number
- 763503783710
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6/2mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6/2mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,375 miles (+9,087)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 88,375 miles
- Test number
- 320971388342
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose join (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,288 miles (+6,586)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2025
- Odometer
- 79,288 miles
- Test number
- 356775249064
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass72,702 miles (+7,617)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2024
- Odometer
- 72,702 miles
- Test number
- 445530812716
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass65,085 miles (+6,647)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2023
- Odometer
- 65,085 miles
- Test number
- 705351130564
- AdvisoryFront 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))
Pass58,438 miles (+5,846)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2022
- Odometer
- 58,438 miles
- Test number
- 463170987704
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass52,592 miles (+3,935)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2021
- Odometer
- 52,592 miles
- Test number
- 299192042266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,657 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 48,657 miles
- Test number
- 920080836396
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail48,657 miles (+7,480)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,657 miles
- Test number
- 341400998952
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass41,177 miles (+7,895)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 41,177 miles
- Test number
- 910130548302
- 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass33,282 miles (+7,517)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2018
- Odometer
- 33,282 miles
- Test number
- 220830624661
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass25,765 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 25,765 miles
- Test number
- 370393800074
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about M5 GRU
- Does M5 GRU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 GRU is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 GRU?
- The MOT on M5 GRU is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 GRU done?
- M5 GRU was recorded at 94,567 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 6,898 miles a year.
- Has M5 GRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 GRU has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2019.
- Has the mileage on M5 GRU 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 M5 GRU find?
- M5 GRU passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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