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Skoda Octavia

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

S8 GJAMOT history

S8 GJA is a blue diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 159,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

S8 GJA blue Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
159,915 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 GJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 GJA was last recorded at 159,915 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,676 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,239 miles
Average per year
10,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,915 miles
  • 2025 – 156,676 miles
  • 2024 – 153,481 miles
  • 2023 – 151,320 miles
  • 2022 – 142,230 miles
  • 2021 – 134,802 miles
  • 2020 – 129,648 miles
  • 2019 – 122,715 miles
  • 2018 – 109,053 miles
  • 2017 – 95,499 miles
  • 2016 – 79,335 miles
  • 2015 – 57,777 miles
  • 2014 – 35,016 miles
  • 2013 – 26,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,915 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,915 miles (+3,239)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    159,915 miles
    Test number
    332888916543
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass156,676 miles (+645)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,676 miles
    Test number
    135597702445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass156,031 miles (+2,550)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    156,031 miles
    Test number
    333829201786
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass153,481 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    153,481 miles
    Test number
    301839753081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,320 miles (+9,090)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,320 miles
    Test number
    748495513460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,230 miles (+7,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,230 miles
    Test number
    600098824654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass134,802 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,802 miles
    Test number
    857002316392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,648 miles (+6,933)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,648 miles
    Test number
    883331253806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,715 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,715 miles
    Test number
    484382521779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
  10. Fail122,715 miles (+13,662)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,715 miles
    Test number
    224567762285
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
  11. Pass109,053 miles (+13,554)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,053 miles
    Test number
    312672778951
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass95,499 miles (+16,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,499 miles
    Test number
    183271552608
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components
  13. Pass79,335 miles (+347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,335 miles
    Test number
    438011295148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEml light on
  14. Fail78,988 miles (+21,211)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,988 miles
    Test number
    274531031684
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre low on inner edge /cracking around circumference
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEml light on
  15. Pass57,777 miles (+22,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,777 miles
    Test number
    962055542307
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to rear
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions to clean for print out
  16. Pass35,016 miles (+8,256)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,016 miles
    Test number
    677986274280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,760 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,760 miles
    Test number
    956727053224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,733 miles
    Test number
    306815353440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 GJA

Does S8 GJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 GJA is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 GJA?
The MOT on S8 GJA is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 GJA done?
S8 GJA was recorded at 159,915 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 10,250 miles a year.
Has S8 GJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 GJA has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on S8 GJA 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 S8 GJA find?
S8 GJA passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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