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Skoda Octavia

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,781 cc

L55 LOJMOT history

L55 LOJ is a red petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 22 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

L55 LOJ red Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
87,203 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 LOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 LOJ was last recorded at 87,203 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
86,723 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
480 miles
Average per year
3,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,203 miles
  • 2024 – 86,723 miles
  • 2023 – 85,989 miles
  • 2022 – 83,477 miles
  • 2021 – 80,854 miles
  • 2020 – 76,793 miles
  • 2019 – 72,267 miles
  • 2018 – 68,480 miles
  • 2017 – 65,817 miles
  • 2016 – 62,974 miles
  • 2015 – 59,677 miles
  • 2014 – 55,853 miles
  • 2013 – 52,619 miles
  • 2012 – 47,525 miles
  • 2011 – 41,375 miles
  • 2010 – 35,603 miles
  • 2009 – 29,755 miles
  • 2008 – 23,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,203 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,203 miles (+480)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,203 miles
    Test number
    141452607972
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. Pass86,723 miles (+734)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,723 miles
    Test number
    993412496438
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass85,989 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,989 miles
    Test number
    597119533520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,477 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,477 miles
    Test number
    485039988334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,854 miles (+4,061)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,854 miles
    Test number
    245710273348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass76,793 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    76,793 miles
    Test number
    810144415523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,267 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    72,267 miles
    Test number
    195664306075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,480 miles (+2,663)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,480 miles
    Test number
    364041563543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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. Pass65,817 miles (+2,843)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,817 miles
    Test number
    793623393966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,974 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,974 miles
    Test number
    677651054454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,677 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    59,677 miles
    Test number
    189590141271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,853 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,853 miles
    Test number
    485828514216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,619 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,619 miles
    Test number
    306376923405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,525 miles (+6,150)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,525 miles
    Test number
    986725912247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,375 miles
    Test number
    946232551159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,368 miles (+5,765)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,368 miles
    Test number
    506912151154
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass35,603 miles (+5,848)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,603 miles
    Test number
    631187640185
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass29,755 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,755 miles
    Test number
    102895259115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    23,882 miles
    Test number
    940732078143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 LOJ

Does L55 LOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 LOJ is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L55 LOJ?
The MOT on L55 LOJ 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 L55 LOJ done?
L55 LOJ was recorded at 87,203 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 3,649 miles a year.
Has L55 LOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 LOJ has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2011.
Has the mileage on L55 LOJ 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 L55 LOJ find?
L55 LOJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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