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Skoda Octavia

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

L23 KLNMOT history

L23 KLN is a blue petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 10 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

L23 KLN blue Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
157,160 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 KLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 KLN was last recorded at 157,160 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 5,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,389 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,771 miles
Average per year
7,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,160 miles
  • 2025 – 151,389 miles
  • 2024 – 144,474 miles
  • 2023 – 139,164 miles
  • 2022 – 132,925 miles
  • 2020 – 127,342 miles
  • 2019 – 121,595 miles
  • 2018 – 106,504 miles
  • 2017 – 97,608 miles
  • 2016 – 89,115 miles
  • 2015 – 80,535 miles
  • 2014 – 72,146 miles
  • 2013 – 64,245 miles
  • 2012 – 56,392 miles
  • 2011 – 54,548 miles
  • 2010 – 42,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,160 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,160 miles (+5,771)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    157,160 miles
    Test number
    963020682154
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,389 miles (+6,915)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,389 miles
    Test number
    884270044290
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,474 miles (+5,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,474 miles
    Test number
    337890801742
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,164 miles (+6,239)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,164 miles
    Test number
    552266088873
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass132,925 miles (+5,583)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,925 miles
    Test number
    460245886641
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass127,342 miles (+5,747)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,342 miles
    Test number
    597236418674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,595 miles (+6,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,595 miles
    Test number
    769178872513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass114,853 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,853 miles
    Test number
    842098915466
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing around rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight washer poor ( 1 x jet missing )
    • AdvisoryOil level below minimum
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front steering rack arms

  9. Fail114,852 miles (+8,348)1 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,852 miles
    Test number
    636462459687
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing around rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight washer poor ( 1 x jet missing )
    • AdvisoryOil level below minimum
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front steering rack arms

  10. Pass106,504 miles (+8,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    106,504 miles
    Test number
    292148570932
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass97,608 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,608 miles
    Test number
    322113881515
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail97,608 miles (+8,493)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,608 miles
    Test number
    472975488318
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass89,115 miles (+8,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,115 miles
    Test number
    631855746591
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front steering rack arm

  14. Fail80,535 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,535 miles
    Test number
    507805815065
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll four wheels slightly Buckled

  15. Pass80,535 miles (+8,389)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,535 miles
    Test number
    949445515031
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll four wheels slightly Buckled

  16. Pass72,146 miles (+7,901)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    72,146 miles
    Test number
    739643714084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,245 miles (+7,853)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    64,245 miles
    Test number
    588725013090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear left bump stop broken up

  18. Pass56,392 miles (+1,844)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,392 miles
    Test number
    158696812488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,548 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,548 miles
    Test number
    735427671228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail54,542 miles (+11,578)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,542 miles
    Test number
    115696471275
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass42,964 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,964 miles
    Test number
    432343660212
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about L23 KLN

Does L23 KLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 KLN is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 KLN?
The MOT on L23 KLN is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 KLN done?
L23 KLN was recorded at 157,160 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 7,464 miles a year.
Has L23 KLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 KLN has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on L23 KLN 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 L23 KLN find?
L23 KLN passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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