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Skoda Octavia

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB05 BRBMOT history

LB05 BRB is a grey diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 12 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 140,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,026 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 BRB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 BRB was last recorded at 140,026 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jun 2010: 44,755 miles, lower than 46,001 miles on 1 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,010 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,026 miles
  • 2025 – 133,123 miles
  • 2024 – 127,910 miles
  • 2023 – 122,524 miles
  • 2022 – 118,111 miles
  • 2021 – 113,603 miles
  • 2020 – 110,311 miles
  • 2019 – 107,012 miles
  • 2018 – 102,060 miles
  • 2017 – 97,835 miles
  • 2016 – 93,749 miles
  • 2015 – 89,359 miles
  • 2014 – 84,174 miles
  • 2013 – 79,381 miles
  • 2012 – 74,193 miles
  • 2011 – 63,347 miles
  • 2010 – 44,755 miles
  • 2009 – 46,001 miles
  • 2008 – 33,722 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,026 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 27 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,026 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,026 miles
    Test number
    630476841025
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,010 miles (+6,887)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,010 miles
    Test number
    227109009488
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to second skin on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to second skin on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,123 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    133,123 miles
    Test number
    996634351303
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail133,123 miles (+5,213)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,123 miles
    Test number
    406525052027
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass127,910 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,910 miles
    Test number
    355226782404
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake backplates corroded

  6. Fail127,910 miles (+5,386)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,910 miles
    Test number
    410564660303
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 brake backplates corroded

  7. Pass122,524 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,524 miles
    Test number
    967049074943
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail122,524 miles (+4,413)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,524 miles
    Test number
    410656154017
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass118,111 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,111 miles
    Test number
    936691136295
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail118,111 miles (+4,508)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,111 miles
    Test number
    173030331403
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass113,603 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,603 miles
    Test number
    196565957719
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges

  12. Fail113,603 miles (+3,292)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,603 miles
    Test number
    139100681841
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges

  13. Pass110,311 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,311 miles
    Test number
    887636779706
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail110,311 miles (+3,299)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,311 miles
    Test number
    820529217628
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass107,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,012 miles
    Test number
    261490069957
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Fail107,012 miles (+4,952)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,012 miles
    Test number
    358460093978
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  17. Pass102,060 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,060 miles
    Test number
    535566620615
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  18. Fail102,060 miles (+4,225)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,060 miles
    Test number
    774509457073
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  19. Pass97,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,835 miles
    Test number
    369389227595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,835 miles (+4,086)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,835 miles
    Test number
    690522168371
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass93,749 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    93,749 miles
    Test number
    707206352370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail93,749 miles (+4,390)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,749 miles
    Test number
    845260822812
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass89,359 miles (+5,185)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,359 miles
    Test number
    935653973587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,174 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,174 miles
    Test number
    368479314278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,163 miles (+4,782)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,163 miles
    Test number
    669928314211
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass79,381 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,381 miles
    Test number
    817888913249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,193 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,193 miles
    Test number
    645927482122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Fail74,193 miles (+10,846)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,193 miles
    Test number
    247526182184
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass63,347 miles (+18,592)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,347 miles
    Test number
    169996081102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass44,755 miles (-1,246)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,755 miles
    Test number
    980746160119
    • NoteRear brake discs slightley scord

  31. Pass46,001 miles (+8,588)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,001 miles
    Test number
    134212689169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass37,413 miles (+3,691)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,413 miles
    Test number
    752688759058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass33,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,722 miles
    Test number
    944498558097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 BRB

Does LB05 BRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 BRB is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 BRB?
The MOT on LB05 BRB is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 BRB done?
LB05 BRB was recorded at 140,026 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 5,765 miles a year.
Has LB05 BRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 BRB has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 BRB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 BRB find?
LB05 BRB passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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