Skoda Octavia
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc
L16 OBYMOT history
L16 OBY is a grey diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 15 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 91,990 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 91,990 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,675 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 OBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Octavia
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 15 Jul 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 OBY was last recorded at 91,990 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 7,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,095 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,895 miles
- Average per year
- 7,675 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,990 miles
- 2025 – 84,095 miles
- 2024 – 74,148 miles
- 2023 – 65,174 miles
- 2022 – 56,557 miles
- 2021 – 49,255 miles
- 2020 – 46,690 miles
- 2019 – 39,490 miles
- 2018 – 30,608 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,990 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
11 tests since 9 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,990 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 91,990 miles
- Test number
- 944167335741
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail91,989 miles (+7,894)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,989 miles
- Test number
- 598575165937
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass84,095 miles (+9,947)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 84,095 miles
- Test number
- 425454029270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,148 miles (+8,974)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 74,148 miles
- Test number
- 232794846184
- 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass65,174 miles (+8,617)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 65,174 miles
- Test number
- 953914016033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,557 miles (+7,302)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 56,557 miles
- Test number
- 340321364613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,255 miles (+2,565)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 49,255 miles
- Test number
- 737434232160
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside inner rack arm
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass46,690 miles (+7,200)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 46,690 miles
- Test number
- 829449392389
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering arm
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass39,490 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 39,490 miles
- Test number
- 772503875190
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 rear belts
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail39,489 miles (+8,881)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,489 miles
- Test number
- 154119866067
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 rear belts
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 3mm. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 3mm. 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass30,608 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 30,608 miles
- Test number
- 897288540845
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Questions about L16 OBY
- Does L16 OBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 OBY is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 OBY?
- The MOT on L16 OBY is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 OBY done?
- L16 OBY was recorded at 91,990 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 7,675 miles a year.
- Has L16 OBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 OBY has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 OBY 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 L16 OBY find?
- L16 OBY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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