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Skoda Octavia

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,395 cc

W5 GMWMOT history

W5 GMW is a grey petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 31 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 26,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

W5 GMW grey Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
26,835 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 GMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 GMW was last recorded at 26,835 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
25,342 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,493 miles
Average per year
2,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,835 miles
  • 2025 – 25,342 miles
  • 2024 – 23,545 miles
  • 2023 – 22,073 miles
  • 2022 – 19,232 miles
  • 2021 – 17,120 miles
  • 2020 – 16,384 miles
  • 2019 – 13,371 miles
  • 2018 – 9,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,835 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,835 miles (+1,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    26,835 miles
    Test number
    182909808100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass25,342 miles (+1,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    25,342 miles
    Test number
    303551113183
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass23,545 miles (+1,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    23,545 miles
    Test number
    774575595666
    • AdvisoryFront tyres on 3MM
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass22,073 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    22,073 miles
    Test number
    938936276647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    19,232 miles
    Test number
    220136831028
    • 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))

  6. Fail19,232 miles (+2,112)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,232 miles
    Test number
    782620410451
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  7. Pass17,120 miles (+736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    17,120 miles
    Test number
    646214668362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass16,384 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    16,384 miles
    Test number
    526927808894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass13,371 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    13,371 miles
    Test number
    517479766958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    9,703 miles
    Test number
    350614839757
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about W5 GMW

Does W5 GMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 GMW is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 GMW?
The MOT on W5 GMW is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 GMW done?
W5 GMW was recorded at 26,835 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,142 miles a year.
Has W5 GMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 GMW has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on W5 GMW 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 W5 GMW find?
W5 GMW passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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