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Skoda Octavia

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L23 VRSMOT history

L23 VRS is a blue diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 28 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 84,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L23 VRS blue Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Feb 2027
Mileage
84,217 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 VRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 VRS was last recorded at 84,217 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,718 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,499 miles
Average per year
4,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,217 miles
  • 2025 – 82,718 miles
  • 2024 – 81,035 miles
  • 2023 – 78,678 miles
  • 2022 – 77,078 miles
  • 2021 – 72,705 miles
  • 2020 – 70,675 miles
  • 2019 – 67,013 miles
  • 2018 – 62,043 miles
  • 2017 – 47,037 miles
  • 2016 – 36,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,217 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,217 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    84,217 miles
    Test number
    970639971825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,718 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    82,718 miles
    Test number
    608776935463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,035 miles (+2,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,035 miles
    Test number
    628663488621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass78,678 miles (+1,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    78,678 miles
    Test number
    681521653278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge starting to perish and crack 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge starting to perish and crack 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge starting to perish and crack 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass77,078 miles (+4,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,078 miles
    Test number
    478970741832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge starting to crack and perish 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass72,705 miles (+2,030)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,705 miles
    Test number
    236041950923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,675 miles
    Test number
    385319852369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,675 miles (+3,662)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,675 miles
    Test number
    750535723762
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

  9. Pass67,013 miles (+4,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,013 miles
    Test number
    976853298926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass62,043 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,043 miles
    Test number
    233657272124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,000 miles (+14,963)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,000 miles
    Test number
    958723650720
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass47,037 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,037 miles
    Test number
    934176268224
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

  13. Fail47,037 miles (+10,547)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,037 miles
    Test number
    381774278858
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

  14. Pass36,490 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,490 miles
    Test number
    145654039463
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low and starting to perish
    • AdvisoryFront disc's slightly pitted/lipped on inner faces
    • AdvisoryRear disc's pitted

Questions about L23 VRS

Does L23 VRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 VRS is valid until 7 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 VRS?
The MOT on L23 VRS is valid until 7 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 VRS done?
L23 VRS was recorded at 84,217 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,780 miles a year.
Has L23 VRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 VRS has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L23 VRS 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 VRS find?
L23 VRS passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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