Skoda Octavia
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LB52 UMZMOT history
LB52 UMZ is a blue diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 13 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 23 of 28 MOT tests, with 370,386 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 370,386 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 23 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 14,506 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 UMZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Octavia
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 13 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LB52 UMZ was last recorded at 370,386 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 368,960 miles · 9 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,426 miles
- Average per year
- 14,506 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 370,386 miles
- 2025 – 368,960 miles
- 2024 – 367,090 miles
- 2023 – 364,869 miles
- 2022 – 361,189 miles
- 2021 – 358,550 miles
- 2020 – 353,463 miles
- 2019 – 333,880 miles
- 2018 – 311,143 miles
- 2017 – 286,437 miles
- 2016 – 258,923 miles
- 2015 – 234,349 miles
- 2014 – 211,979 miles
- 2013 – 199,873 miles
- 2011 – 177,847 miles
- 2010 – 162,376 miles
- 2009 – 139,612 miles
- 2008 – 114,411 miles
- 2007 – 94,411 miles
- 2006 – 79,079 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail370,386 miles
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Under trays fitted.
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2020
Engine cover fitted.
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail370,386 miles (+1,426)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 370,386 miles
- Test number
- 177152688450
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass368,960 miles (+1,870)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 368,960 miles
- Test number
- 438564007582
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass367,090 miles (+2,221)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 367,090 miles
- Test number
- 316164985610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass364,869 miles (+24)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 364,869 miles
- Test number
- 535047032896
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail364,845 miles (+3,656)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 364,845 miles
- Test number
- 112718706904
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass361,189 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 361,189 miles
- Test number
- 219895187006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail361,180 miles (+2,630)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 361,180 miles
- Test number
- 770694457120
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass358,550 miles (+5,087)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 358,550 miles
- Test number
- 163679505347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass353,463 miles (+5,722)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 353,463 miles
- Test number
- 414147434323
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside front lower joint dust boot slightly deteriorated.
- AdvisorySlight play in offside and nearside front MacPherson struts top mountings.
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
Pass347,741 miles (+13,861)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 347,741 miles
- Test number
- 163285355077
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside front MacPherson struts top mountings.
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
Pass333,880 miles (+11,512)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 333,880 miles
- Test number
- 669181118090
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front outer c/v joint boot slightly deteriorated.
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside front Macpherson strut top mountings.
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
Pass322,368 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 322,368 miles
- Test number
- 723933195006
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
- AdvisoryOffside front outer c/v join t boot slightly deteriorated.
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s and n/s front Macpherson strut top mountings.
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s and n/s front anti roll bar mounting D bushes.
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
Fail322,362 miles (+11,219)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 322,362 miles
- Test number
- 819859279789
- MajorNearside Brake drum contaminated back plate damp suspect fluid leak. (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted.
- AdvisoryOffside front outer c/v join t boot slightly deteriorated.
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s and n/s front Macpherson strut top mountings.
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s and n/s front anti roll bar mounting D bushes.
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
Pass311,143 miles (+12,233)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 311,143 miles
- Test number
- 994448112985
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
Pass298,910 miles (+12,473)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 298,910 miles
- Test number
- 345477081401
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
Pass286,437 miles (+13,514)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 286,437 miles
- Test number
- 462947398385
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNot all of high level stop lamp bulbs working 50% of them are.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass272,923 miles (+14,000)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 272,923 miles
- Test number
- 857278693719
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted.
Pass258,923 miles (+24,574)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 258,923 miles
- Test number
- 220833974893
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass234,349 miles (+22,370)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 234,349 miles
- Test number
- 369644405407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass211,979 miles (+12,106)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 211,979 miles
- Test number
- 146112224496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,873 miles (+22,026)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 199,873 miles
- Test number
- 139817013421
- NoteN/s/r tyre has nail in it/wearing outer edge,close to limit
Pass177,847 miles (+15,471)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 177,847 miles
- Test number
- 905538801256
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass162,376 miles (+22,764)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 162,376 miles
- Test number
- 171980810270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,612 miles (+25,201)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 139,612 miles
- Test number
- 474810219215
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear no plate deteriating
Pass114,411 miles (+20,000)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 114,411 miles
- Test number
- 602252318214
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to limit/o/s/r tyre also
- NoteWindscreen has damage zone b
Pass94,411 miles (+15,332)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 94,411 miles
- Test number
- 502226907294
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass79,079 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 79,079 miles
- Test number
- 472342106287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,079 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,079 miles
- Test number
- 972782906262
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LB52 UMZ
- Does LB52 UMZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB52 UMZ expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 UMZ?
- The MOT on LB52 UMZ expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB52 UMZ done?
- LB52 UMZ was recorded at 370,386 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 14,506 miles a year.
- Has LB52 UMZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 UMZ has failed 5 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB52 UMZ 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 LB52 UMZ find?
- LB52 UMZ failed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 major defects and 4 advisories: offside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill.; offside front position lamp not working; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration, and 3 more.
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