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Skoda Octavia

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc

T8 MGCMOT history

T8 MGC is a grey petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 10 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 52,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
52,956 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 MGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 MGC was last recorded at 52,956 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 3,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,773 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,183 miles
Average per year
2,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,956 miles
  • 2025 – 49,773 miles
  • 2024 – 48,030 miles
  • 2023 – 46,964 miles
  • 2022 – 45,325 miles
  • 2021 – 42,633 miles
  • 2020 – 41,323 miles
  • 2019 – 40,038 miles
  • 2018 – 36,689 miles
  • 2017 – 35,103 miles
  • 2016 – 33,166 miles
  • 2015 – 30,436 miles
  • 2014 – 27,805 miles
  • 2013 – 23,346 miles
  • 2012 – 17,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is cracking/perishing
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also discoloured (overheated) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp unit has water ingress (condensation)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Light unit cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,956 miles4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    52,956 miles
    Test number
    419409705238
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also discoloured (overheated) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp unit has water ingress (condensation)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail52,955 miles (+3,182)1 major4 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,955 miles
    Test number
    486589628491
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also discoloured (overheated) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp unit has water ingress (condensation)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass49,773 miles (+1,743)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,773 miles
    Test number
    438801975775
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass48,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,030 miles
    Test number
    213171539462
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail48,029 miles (+1,065)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,029 miles
    Test number
    418203554415
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass46,964 miles (+1,639)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    46,964 miles
    Test number
    880338692074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass45,325 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    45,325 miles
    Test number
    864716809911
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light Lens Damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail45,325 miles (+2,692)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,325 miles
    Test number
    693374172882
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light Lens Damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass42,633 miles (+1,310)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    42,633 miles
    Test number
    612080071159
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit cracked
    • 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 and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass41,323 miles (+14)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    41,323 miles
    Test number
    968576172924
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail41,309 miles (+1,271)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,309 miles
    Test number
    287105928642
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass40,038 miles (+14)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,038 miles
    Test number
    103033172608
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens has minor damage
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear lower radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail40,024 miles (+3,335)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,024 miles
    Test number
    225735321301
    • MajorBattery leaking (4.13 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens has minor damage
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear lower radius arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass36,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,689 miles
    Test number
    408766596409
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail36,689 miles (+1,586)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,689 miles
    Test number
    366774109876
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass35,103 miles (+1,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,103 miles
    Test number
    310438517943
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres have cracks and slight separation in tread, borderline excessive

  17. Pass33,166 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,166 miles
    Test number
    837568584259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,436 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,436 miles
    Test number
    589137025145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and has cracks in sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and has cracks on sidewalls

  19. Fail30,425 miles (+2,620)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,425 miles
    Test number
    533367113411
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished and has cracks in sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and has cracks on sidewalls

  20. Pass27,805 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,805 miles
    Test number
    139677984239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,346 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    23,346 miles
    Test number
    525605873278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,003 miles
    Test number
    859578972275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 MGC

Does T8 MGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 MGC is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 MGC?
The MOT on T8 MGC is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 MGC done?
T8 MGC was recorded at 52,956 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,566 miles a year.
Has T8 MGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 MGC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T8 MGC 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 T8 MGC find?
T8 MGC passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 4 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 12 more.

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