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Skoda Octavia

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L24 RCEMOT history

L24 RCE is a silver diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 5 Dec 2013. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 129,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

L24 RCE silver Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2025
Mileage
129,221 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 RCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
5 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L24 RCE was last recorded at 129,221 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 4,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,423 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,798 miles
Average per year
8,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,221 miles
  • 2024 – 124,423 miles
  • 2023 – 116,358 miles
  • 2022 – 111,891 miles
  • 2021 – 105,492 miles
  • 2020 – 101,139 miles
  • 2019 – 88,438 miles
  • 2018 – 74,634 miles
  • 2017 – 61,654 miles
  • 2016 – 57,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,221 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,221 miles (+4,798)2 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,221 miles
    Test number
    828434506226
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass124,423 miles (+8,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,423 miles
    Test number
    154645354290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass116,358 miles (+4,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    116,358 miles
    Test number
    698686016866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  4. Pass111,891 miles (+6,399)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,891 miles
    Test number
    577810247805
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass105,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,492 miles
    Test number
    775407065065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,492 miles (+4,353)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,492 miles
    Test number
    774541476580
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel parking brake below requirements (1.3.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,139 miles (+12,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,139 miles
    Test number
    979999607872
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

  8. Pass88,438 miles (+13,804)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,438 miles
    Test number
    742933438997
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside & nearside rear
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,634 miles (+12,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,634 miles
    Test number
    137020803594
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass61,654 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,654 miles
    Test number
    584457672646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,010 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,010 miles
    Test number
    707873826862
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L24 RCE

Does L24 RCE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L24 RCE expired on 8 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L24 RCE?
The MOT on L24 RCE expired on 8 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L24 RCE done?
L24 RCE was recorded at 129,221 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 8,151 miles a year.
Has L24 RCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 RCE has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L24 RCE 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 L24 RCE find?
L24 RCE failed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 9 more.

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