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Skoda Octavia

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

L4 DETMOT history

L4 DET is a black diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 1 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 22,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

L4 DET black Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
22,333 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 DET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 DET was last recorded at 22,333 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
22,116 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
217 miles
Average per year
769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 22,333 miles
  • 2024 – 22,116 miles
  • 2023 – 21,987 miles
  • 2022 – 21,862 miles
  • 2021 – 21,762 miles
  • 2020 – 21,478 miles
  • 2019 – 21,183 miles
  • 2018 – 20,867 miles
  • 2017 – 20,477 miles
  • 2016 – 20,175 miles
  • 2015 – 17,624 miles
  • 2014 – 16,007 miles
  • 2013 – 14,580 miles
  • 2012 – 12,955 miles
  • 2011 – 11,877 miles
  • 2010 – 10,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,333 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,333 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    22,333 miles
    Test number
    132652243673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass22,116 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    22,116 miles
    Test number
    330657910169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass21,987 miles (+125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    21,987 miles
    Test number
    726276913458
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on dash
  4. Pass21,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    21,862 miles
    Test number
    269077214347
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
  5. Fail21,862 miles (+100)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,862 miles
    Test number
    971044301463
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
  6. Pass21,762 miles (+284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    21,762 miles
    Test number
    512776649964
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass21,478 miles (+295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    21,478 miles
    Test number
    363806436881
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass21,183 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,183 miles
    Test number
    561531097007
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass20,867 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    20,867 miles
    Test number
    899540020313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,477 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    20,477 miles
    Test number
    132330506304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,175 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    20,175 miles
    Test number
    653692110937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,624 miles (+1,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    17,624 miles
    Test number
    347199775552
    • AdvisoryRear tyres deteriorated
  13. Pass16,007 miles (+1,427)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    16,007 miles
    Test number
    338661304305
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front tyre deteriorrated
  14. Pass14,580 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    14,580 miles
    Test number
    959172203321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,955 miles (+1,078)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    12,955 miles
    Test number
    695147592237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass11,877 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    11,877 miles
    Test number
    895200301347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    10,790 miles
    Test number
    520501800388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 DET

Does L4 DET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 DET is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 DET?
The MOT on L4 DET is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 DET done?
L4 DET was recorded at 22,333 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 769 miles a year.
Has L4 DET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 DET has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L4 DET 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 L4 DET find?
L4 DET passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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