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Skoda Octavia

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

W5 SWHMOT history

W5 SWH is a silver diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 29 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 176,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

W5 SWH silver Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
176,993 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 SWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 SWH was last recorded at 176,993 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,983 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
14,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,993 miles
  • 2024 – 173,404 miles
  • 2023 – 165,921 miles
  • 2022 – 159,480 miles
  • 2021 – 144,786 miles
  • 2020 – 144,609 miles
  • 2019 – 119,909 miles
  • 2018 – 80,636 miles
  • 2017 – 48,673 miles
  • 2016 – 43,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,993 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecureRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • ENGINE UNDER TRAY ADRIFT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,993 miles (+10)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    176,993 miles
    Test number
    855027149030
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  2. Fail176,983 miles (+3,579)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,983 miles
    Test number
    477658281088
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure

  3. Pass173,404 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    173,404 miles
    Test number
    960300499741
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE UNDER TRAY ADRIFT
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail173,404 miles (+7,483)2 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,404 miles
    Test number
    348737057374
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE UNDER TRAY ADRIFT
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass165,921 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    165,921 miles
    Test number
    709362464016
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail165,921 miles (+6,441)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,921 miles
    Test number
    524017528532
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass159,480 miles (+14,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    159,480 miles
    Test number
    737056528821
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass144,786 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    144,786 miles
    Test number
    945120222041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,609 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,609 miles
    Test number
    967379342736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,608 miles (+24,699)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,608 miles
    Test number
    116257370943
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass119,909 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,909 miles
    Test number
    980142905482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,378 miles (+37,742)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,378 miles
    Test number
    865550835184
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch partially seized

  13. Pass80,636 miles (+844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,636 miles
    Test number
    462112408123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail79,792 miles (+31,119)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,792 miles
    Test number
    899928106349
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass48,673 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    48,673 miles
    Test number
    891348473470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,641 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    48,641 miles
    Test number
    929766236279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,591 miles
    Test number
    888253179098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about W5 SWH

Does W5 SWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 SWH is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on W5 SWH?
The MOT on W5 SWH is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 SWH done?
W5 SWH was recorded at 176,993 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 14,567 miles a year.
Has W5 SWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 SWH has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 SWH 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 SWH find?
W5 SWH passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp insecure; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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