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Skoda Octavia

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,781 cc

L26 RNDMOT history

L26 RND is a black petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

L26 RND black Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
153,569 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 RND
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 RND was last recorded at 153,569 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 3,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,371 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,198 miles
Average per year
7,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,569 miles
  • 2024 – 150,371 miles
  • 2023 – 145,925 miles
  • 2022 – 138,924 miles
  • 2021 – 135,926 miles
  • 2020 – 131,694 miles
  • 2019 – 126,272 miles
  • 2018 – 120,415 miles
  • 2017 – 113,887 miles
  • 2016 – 109,134 miles
  • 2015 – 101,429 miles
  • 2014 – 88,273 miles
  • 2013 – 76,016 miles
  • 2012 – 66,722 miles
  • 2011 – 57,872 miles
  • 2010 – 50,582 miles
  • 2009 – 42,886 miles
  • 2008 – 31,144 miles
  • 2007 – 21,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,569 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,569 miles (+3,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    153,569 miles
    Test number
    774221945669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass150,371 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    150,371 miles
    Test number
    101295955674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,925 miles (+7,001)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    145,925 miles
    Test number
    771762168405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,924 miles (+2,998)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    138,924 miles
    Test number
    586981928677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,926 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,926 miles
    Test number
    169930819707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail135,900 miles (+4,206)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,900 miles
    Test number
    666384979426
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass131,694 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,694 miles
    Test number
    215714874731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail131,641 miles (+5,369)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,641 miles
    Test number
    395519606918
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front registration plate characters blue in colour (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum indicated level on dip stick
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch liner loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre worn to 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass126,272 miles (+5,857)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,272 miles
    Test number
    364487416922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,415 miles (+6,528)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,415 miles
    Test number
    294551007780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,887 miles (+4,753)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,887 miles
    Test number
    823756995703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,134 miles (+7,705)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,134 miles
    Test number
    772237532442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,429 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,429 miles
    Test number
    738707129707
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes partially obstructed from view
    • AdvisoryUnder tray damaged

  14. Fail101,428 miles (+13,155)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,428 miles
    Test number
    392329607407
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes partially obstructed from view
    • AdvisoryUnder tray damaged

  15. Pass88,273 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    88,273 miles
    Test number
    399598384284
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront (nearside & offside) Valve stem(s) perished

  16. Fail88,273 miles (+12,257)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,273 miles
    Test number
    579158984226
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront (nearside & offside) Valve stem(s) perished

  17. Pass76,016 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,016 miles
    Test number
    608387893231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail76,014 miles (+9,292)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,014 miles
    Test number
    546656093242
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass66,722 miles (+8,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,722 miles
    Test number
    355466492437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass57,872 miles (+7,290)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,872 miles
    Test number
    335360591492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,582 miles (+7,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,582 miles
    Test number
    284144990241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  22. Fail42,886 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,886 miles
    Test number
    560387589281
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass42,886 miles (+11,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,886 miles
    Test number
    704147589269
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass31,144 miles (+10,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,144 miles
    Test number
    223669188250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Fail21,038 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,038 miles
    Test number
    412616297248
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  26. Pass21,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,038 miles
    Test number
    860496697276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 RND

Does L26 RND currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 RND is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L26 RND?
The MOT on L26 RND is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 RND done?
L26 RND was recorded at 153,569 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 7,360 miles a year.
Has L26 RND ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 RND has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L26 RND 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 L26 RND find?
L26 RND passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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