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Skoda Octavia

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

T18 CUHMOT history

T18 CUH is a black petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 11 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
153,136 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 CUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 CUH was last recorded at 153,136 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 7,376 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,760 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
7,376 miles
Average per year
6,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,136 miles
  • 2024 – 145,760 miles
  • 2022 – 136,064 miles
  • 2021 – 131,314 miles
  • 2019 – 127,429 miles
  • 2018 – 116,748 miles
  • 2016 – 106,083 miles
  • 2015 – 89,866 miles
  • 2014 – 76,517 miles
  • 2013 – 68,764 miles
  • 2012 – 63,894 miles
  • 2011 – 59,074 miles
  • 2010 – 54,170 miles
  • 2009 – 46,966 miles
  • 2008 – 38,446 miles
  • 2007 – 31,460 miles
  • 2006 – 24,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,136 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,136 miles (+7,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    153,136 miles
    Test number
    244435360335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass145,760 miles (+45)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,760 miles
    Test number
    993780764302
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail145,715 miles (+51)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,715 miles
    Test number
    759916809871
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail145,664 miles (+9,600)11 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,664 miles
    Test number
    694944316718
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre join. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass136,064 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,064 miles
    Test number
    392646483274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,314 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    131,314 miles
    Test number
    742380649571
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail131,312 miles (+3,883)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,312 miles
    Test number
    228066278070
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Trapped behind seat back rest (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe broken, centre section and rear silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges & 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass127,429 miles (+5,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,429 miles
    Test number
    855454348037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light out

  9. Pass121,910 miles (+5,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    121,910 miles
    Test number
    463060724576
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear high level brake light not working

  10. Pass116,748 miles (+10,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,748 miles
    Test number
    206594486804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Most (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass106,083 miles (+16,217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,083 miles
    Test number
    726530790377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySome perrishing to rear tyres

  12. Pass89,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,866 miles
    Test number
    409703987968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,866 miles (+13,349)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,866 miles
    Test number
    826044081498
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass76,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,517 miles
    Test number
    596463284290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,517 miles (+2,564)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,517 miles
    Test number
    685932484276
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops split

  16. Pass73,953 miles (+5,189)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,953 miles
    Test number
    387274184048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,764 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,764 miles
    Test number
    155124483452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,894 miles (+4,820)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,894 miles
    Test number
    228097382009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,074 miles
    Test number
    378464781046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,074 miles (+4,904)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,074 miles
    Test number
    685011981032
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass54,170 miles (+7,204)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,170 miles
    Test number
    344084480078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,966 miles
    Test number
    411476179020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,966 miles (+8,520)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,966 miles
    Test number
    970496879085
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  24. Pass38,446 miles (+6,986)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,446 miles
    Test number
    151880088092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,460 miles (+6,537)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    31,460 miles
    Test number
    483174077063
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass24,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,923 miles
    Test number
    721637686048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 CUH

Does T18 CUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 CUH is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 CUH?
The MOT on T18 CUH is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 CUH done?
T18 CUH was recorded at 153,136 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 6,320 miles a year.
Has T18 CUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 CUH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T18 CUH 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 T18 CUH find?
T18 CUH passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear upper axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn.

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