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Skoda Octavia

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LD08 ZMXMOT history

LD08 ZMX is a black diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LD08 ZMX black Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
161,660 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 ZMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 ZMX was last recorded at 161,660 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 8,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,296 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,364 miles
Average per year
9,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,660 miles
  • 2024 – 153,296 miles
  • 2023 – 145,538 miles
  • 2022 – 136,250 miles
  • 2021 – 128,078 miles
  • 2020 – 119,853 miles
  • 2019 – 111,670 miles
  • 2018 – 96,940 miles
  • 2017 – 84,847 miles
  • 2015 – 77,258 miles
  • 2014 – 70,126 miles
  • 2013 – 61,734 miles
  • 2012 – 46,843 miles
  • 2011 – 31,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,660 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • N.s steering rack knuckle joint showing wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,660 miles (+8,364)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    161,660 miles
    Test number
    203897922332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass153,296 miles (+7,758)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    153,296 miles
    Test number
    480802079101
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,538 miles (+9,288)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,538 miles
    Test number
    560234488486
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake pivot on caliper partially seized (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,250 miles (+8,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    136,250 miles
    Test number
    367362475759
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass128,078 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    128,078 miles
    Test number
    490665382425
    • AdvisoryN.s steering rack knuckle joint showing wear

  6. Fail128,066 miles (+8,213)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,066 miles
    Test number
    809040009495
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN.s steering rack knuckle joint showing wear

  7. Pass119,853 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,853 miles
    Test number
    761488437323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,849 miles (+8,179)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,849 miles
    Test number
    287068658026
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass111,670 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,670 miles
    Test number
    226472869402
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail111,667 miles (+14,727)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,667 miles
    Test number
    963578078409
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass96,940 miles (+5,992)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,940 miles
    Test number
    194211867917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  12. Pass90,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    90,948 miles
    Test number
    924670827245
    • AdvisoryRear wiper not working

  13. Fail90,948 miles (+6,101)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,948 miles
    Test number
    636563432310
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/S/R bump stop starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryRear wiper not working

  14. Pass84,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,847 miles
    Test number
    881311539032
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail84,847 miles (+7,589)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,847 miles
    Test number
    755462995585
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass77,258 miles (+7,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,258 miles
    Test number
    649658186122
    • AdvisoryN/S/R bump stop deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass70,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,126 miles
    Test number
    415775064401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,126 miles (+8,392)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,126 miles
    Test number
    889783364383
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass61,734 miles (+14,891)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,734 miles
    Test number
    238555553384
    • NoteFront b rake discs lipped

  20. Pass46,843 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,843 miles
    Test number
    519713162355
    • NoteFront discs lipped

  21. Fail46,843 miles (+15,206)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,843 miles
    Test number
    435372962355
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteFront discs lipped

  22. Pass31,637 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,637 miles
    Test number
    119286451340
    • NoteOffside headlamp dim

  23. Fail31,637 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,637 miles
    Test number
    708926351342
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside headlamp dim

Questions about LD08 ZMX

Does LD08 ZMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 ZMX is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD08 ZMX?
The MOT on LD08 ZMX is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 ZMX done?
LD08 ZMX was recorded at 161,660 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 9,325 miles a year.
Has LD08 ZMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 ZMX has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LD08 ZMX 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 ZMX find?
LD08 ZMX passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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