
Skoda Octavia
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc
L8 LSKMOT history
L8 LSK is a silver diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 31 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 195,725 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 195,725 mi
- At MOT on 21 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,313 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 LSK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Octavia
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 LSK was last recorded at 195,725 miles on 21 Dec 2022, 10,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 185,204 miles · 10 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 10,521 miles
- Average per year
- 10,313 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 195,725 miles
- 2021 – 185,204 miles
- 2020 – 175,128 miles
- 2019 – 163,804 miles
- 2018 – 150,749 miles
- 2017 – 132,927 miles
- 2016 – 117,384 miles
- 2015 – 99,344 miles
- 2014 – 82,483 miles
- 2013 – 80,322 miles
- 2012 – 77,120 miles
- 2011 – 72,579 miles
- 2010 – 63,698 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 3 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,725 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 195,725 miles
- Test number
- 858358392573
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail195,724 miles (+10,520)7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,724 miles
- Test number
- 465230406264
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass185,204 miles (+10,076)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 185,204 miles
- Test number
- 967641989689
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass175,128 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 175,128 miles
- Test number
- 634489613752
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail175,128 miles (+11,324)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,128 miles
- Test number
- 393884385588
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,804 miles (+13,055)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 163,804 miles
- Test number
- 386118049444
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass150,749 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 150,749 miles
- Test number
- 799651242319
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
Fail150,748 miles (+17,821)4 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,748 miles
- Test number
- 877618722095
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
Pass132,927 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 132,927 miles
- Test number
- 985415131902
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail132,923 miles (+15,539)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,923 miles
- Test number
- 281586865007
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass117,384 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 117,384 miles
- Test number
- 209508212630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,384 miles (+18,040)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,384 miles
- Test number
- 160427002701
- FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Pass99,344 miles (+16,861)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 99,344 miles
- Test number
- 718241415113
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass82,483 miles (+2,161)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 82,483 miles
- Test number
- 956080924108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,322 miles (+3,202)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 80,322 miles
- Test number
- 358995693069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,120 miles (+4,541)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 77,120 miles
- Test number
- 986511382054
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass72,579 miles (+8,881)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 72,579 miles
- Test number
- 416542091020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,698 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 63,698 miles
- Test number
- 813942060036
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about L8 LSK
- Does L8 LSK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 LSK expired on 20 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 LSK?
- The MOT on L8 LSK expired on 20 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 LSK done?
- L8 LSK was recorded at 195,725 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2022, an average of 10,313 miles a year.
- Has L8 LSK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 LSK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on L8 LSK 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 L8 LSK find?
- L8 LSK passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.
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