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Skoda Octavia

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

L3 PLDMOT history

L3 PLD is a black petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 3 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2023.

L3 PLD black Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2024
Mileage
94,605 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 PLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 PLD was last recorded at 94,605 miles on 16 Nov 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,604 miles · 14 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,605 miles
  • 2022 – 86,952 miles
  • 2021 – 82,426 miles
  • 2020 – 77,840 miles
  • 2019 – 70,806 miles
  • 2018 – 64,697 miles
  • 2017 – 57,240 miles
  • 2016 – 46,183 miles
  • 2015 – 42,628 miles
  • 2014 – 32,969 miles
  • 2013 – 21,005 miles
  • 2012 – 13,646 miles
  • 2010 – 12,629 miles
  • 2009 – 12,286 miles
  • 2008 – 11,822 miles
  • 2007 – 10,846 miles
  • 2006 – 9,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,605 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,605 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,605 miles
    Test number
    840409196928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail94,604 miles (+7,652)4 major1 repaired3 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,604 miles
    Test number
    211650751758
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass86,952 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,952 miles
    Test number
    397812838715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail86,952 miles (+4,526)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,952 miles
    Test number
    663680456730
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,426 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,426 miles
    Test number
    133596538922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail82,426 miles (+4,586)1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,426 miles
    Test number
    650672173984
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil residue around fuel filter

  7. Pass77,840 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,840 miles
    Test number
    336925072939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,840 miles (+7,034)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,840 miles
    Test number
    943698832174
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,806 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,806 miles
    Test number
    805970342826
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail70,806 miles (+6,109)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,806 miles
    Test number
    163211433437
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass64,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,697 miles
    Test number
    193386312626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail64,697 miles (+7,457)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,697 miles
    Test number
    318233560377
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass57,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    57,240 miles
    Test number
    290152181988
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail57,240 miles (+11,057)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,240 miles
    Test number
    106168821964
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight bind

  15. Pass46,183 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,183 miles
    Test number
    435393670026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,628 miles (+9,659)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,628 miles
    Test number
    772478496855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,969 miles (+11,964)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,969 miles
    Test number
    315462534283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,005 miles (+7,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    21,005 miles
    Test number
    667705843028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass13,646 miles (+1,017)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    13,646 miles
    Test number
    235671142061
    • NoteFault on tow bar wiring on indicators
    • NoteFront brakes discs rusty and pullsing slightly

  20. Pass12,629 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    12,629 miles
    Test number
    384993440222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,286 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,286 miles
    Test number
    624375149230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,822 miles (+976)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,822 miles
    Test number
    383945648437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,846 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,846 miles
    Test number
    364276447250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,187 miles
    Test number
    653658926233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 PLD

Does L3 PLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 PLD expired on 16 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 PLD?
The MOT on L3 PLD expired on 16 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 PLD done?
L3 PLD was recorded at 94,605 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2023, an average of 4,951 miles a year.
Has L3 PLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 PLD has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 PLD 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 PLD find?
L3 PLD passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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