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Skoda Octavia

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LD08 ZLUMOT history

LD08 ZLU is a grey petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

LD08 ZLU grey Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
144,436 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ZLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ZLU was last recorded at 144,436 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 6,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,149 miles · 28 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
6,287 miles
Average per year
7,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 144,436 miles
  • 2023 – 138,149 miles
  • 2022 – 132,942 miles
  • 2021 – 126,394 miles
  • 2020 – 120,680 miles
  • 2019 – 111,512 miles
  • 2018 – 104,677 miles
  • 2017 – 97,390 miles
  • 2016 – 89,860 miles
  • 2015 – 82,802 miles
  • 2014 – 74,545 miles
  • 2013 – 66,835 miles
  • 2012 – 57,092 miles
  • 2011 – 43,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,436 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear light clusters damaged
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow from exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs pitted around inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • The offside rear light lens is cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,436 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,436 miles
    Test number
    791952967753
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear light clusters damaged
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow from exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs pitted around inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail144,436 miles (+6,287)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,436 miles
    Test number
    440657262044
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear light clusters damaged
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blow from exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs pitted around inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass138,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    138,149 miles
    Test number
    637600749279
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail138,148 miles (+5,206)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,148 miles
    Test number
    349115072949
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,942 miles (+6,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    132,942 miles
    Test number
    368215272521
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass126,394 miles (+5,714)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,394 miles
    Test number
    414818238405
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,680 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,680 miles
    Test number
    462546584147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail120,680 miles (+9,168)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,680 miles
    Test number
    397303382356
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass111,512 miles (+6,835)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,512 miles
    Test number
    273195608056
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge quite worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryThe offside rear light lens is cracked

  10. Pass104,677 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,677 miles
    Test number
    876379361901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryThe offside rear light lens is cracked

  11. Fail104,675 miles (+7,285)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,675 miles
    Test number
    166929577022
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryThe offside rear light lens is cracked

  12. Pass97,390 miles (+7,530)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,390 miles
    Test number
    562458346805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,860 miles (+7,058)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,860 miles
    Test number
    766318468252
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S/R light unit cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windsreen

  14. Pass82,802 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,802 miles
    Test number
    848556475022
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front exhaust system flexible sections appear to be just starting to leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres are slightly mis-shapen on the inner edges
    • NoteMinor stonechip damage to the windowscreen
    • NoteThere is slight damage to the offside rear light lens

  15. Fail82,802 miles (+8,257)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,802 miles
    Test number
    729771775042
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front exhaust system flexible sections appear to be just starting to leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres are slightly mis-shapen on the inner edges
    • NoteMinor stonechip damage to the windowscreen
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is quite worn on its inner edge and also has deep cuts in its tread area. Replacement is recommended
    • NoteThere is slight damage to the offside rear light lens

  16. Pass74,545 miles (+7,710)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,545 miles
    Test number
    357802674066
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteN/S/F inner steering rack joint has play
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass66,835 miles (+9,743)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,835 miles
    Test number
    839889293010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,092 miles (+13,939)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,092 miles
    Test number
    916211402165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,153 miles
    Test number
    789235091066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 ZLU

Does LD08 ZLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 ZLU expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ZLU?
The MOT on LD08 ZLU expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 ZLU done?
LD08 ZLU was recorded at 144,436 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 7,615 miles a year.
Has LD08 ZLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ZLU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 ZLU 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 LD08 ZLU find?
LD08 ZLU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; both rear light clusters damaged; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 6 more.

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