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Skoda Octavia

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L3 OEAMOT history

L3 OEA is a black diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 23 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 245,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L3 OEA black Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
245,909 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
19,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 OEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
23 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 OEA was last recorded at 245,909 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 24,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
221,826 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
24,083 miles
Average per year
19,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 245,909 miles
  • 2025 – 221,826 miles
  • 2024 – 197,009 miles
  • 2023 – 173,106 miles
  • 2022 – 152,379 miles
  • 2021 – 141,124 miles
  • 2020 – 126,983 miles
  • 2019 – 111,833 miles
  • 2018 – 93,814 miles
  • 2017 – 74,101 miles
  • 2016 – 50,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,909 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,909 miles (+24,083)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    245,909 miles
    Test number
    324657586745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass221,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    221,826 miles
    Test number
    547429320956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail221,823 miles (+24,814)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,823 miles
    Test number
    459304312007
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  4. Pass197,009 miles (+23,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    197,009 miles
    Test number
    691081242492
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass173,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    173,106 miles
    Test number
    848531762444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail173,106 miles (+20,727)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,106 miles
    Test number
    235656933709
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass152,379 miles (+11,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    152,379 miles
    Test number
    538268290887
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass141,124 miles (+14,141)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,124 miles
    Test number
    148505822636
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass126,983 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,983 miles
    Test number
    774069663082
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail126,983 miles (+15,150)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,983 miles
    Test number
    712863485989
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,833 miles
    Test number
    638006878761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,833 miles (+18,019)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,833 miles
    Test number
    572574218188
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass93,814 miles (+19,713)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,814 miles
    Test number
    500785476785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,101 miles (+23,968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,101 miles
    Test number
    936883149689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector cracked/loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre stepped inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre stepped inside edge
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass50,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,133 miles
    Test number
    785226128546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 OEA

Does L3 OEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 OEA is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 OEA?
The MOT on L3 OEA is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 OEA done?
L3 OEA was recorded at 245,909 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 19,532 miles a year.
Has L3 OEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 OEA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 OEA 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 L3 OEA find?
L3 OEA passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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