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Skoda Octavia

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

LD57 VLAMOT history

LD57 VLA is a blue petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 10 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LD57 VLA blue Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
158,020 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VLA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VLA was last recorded at 158,020 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 11,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,014 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,006 miles
Average per year
7,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,020 miles
  • 2025 – 147,014 miles
  • 2024 – 143,015 miles
  • 2023 – 138,887 miles
  • 2022 – 135,177 miles
  • 2021 – 131,657 miles
  • 2019 – 122,678 miles
  • 2018 – 117,304 miles
  • 2017 – 116,534 miles
  • 2016 – 108,374 miles
  • 2015 – 97,379 miles
  • 2014 – 91,942 miles
  • 2013 – 79,768 miles
  • 2012 – 67,732 miles
  • 2011 – 57,807 miles
  • 2010 – 48,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,020 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, inside surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • General corrosion under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear subframe has corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,020 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    158,020 miles
    Test number
    352978889702
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail158,020 miles (+11,006)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,020 miles
    Test number
    686144621406
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass147,014 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    147,014 miles
    Test number
    428336890623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,938 miles (+3,923)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,938 miles
    Test number
    919078586427
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle and rear (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass143,015 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,015 miles
    Test number
    538482543291
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail143,015 miles (+4,128)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,015 miles
    Test number
    196938488800
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass138,887 miles (+3,710)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    138,887 miles
    Test number
    696524736655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,177 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,177 miles
    Test number
    836833698848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,152 miles (+3,495)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,152 miles
    Test number
    680094321300
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass131,657 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,657 miles
    Test number
    608381506483
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has corrosion

  11. Fail131,657 miles (+8,979)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,657 miles
    Test number
    195393386827
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has corrosion

  12. Pass122,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,678 miles
    Test number
    252229648501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre tread 2mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone rear bush weak

  13. Fail122,678 miles (+5,374)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,678 miles
    Test number
    644760262663
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre tread 2mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wishbone rear bush weak

  14. Pass117,304 miles (+770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,304 miles
    Test number
    793788826620
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass116,534 miles (+8,160)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,534 miles
    Test number
    862893263535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,374 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,374 miles
    Test number
    179878106407
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail108,373 miles (+10,994)2 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,373 miles
    Test number
    689057633539
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass97,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,379 miles
    Test number
    674694279778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,379 miles (+5,437)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,379 miles
    Test number
    943446922355
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass91,942 miles (+12,174)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,942 miles
    Test number
    707318394204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,768 miles
    Test number
    859397863235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail79,768 miles (+12,036)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,768 miles
    Test number
    648707963251
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass67,732 miles (+9,925)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,732 miles
    Test number
    545499092225
    • NoteBoth rear tyres getting abit worn at inner tread edges
    • NoteN/S/F door mirror indicator VERY dim and not working on all but one of the bulbs

  24. Pass57,807 miles (+8,953)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,807 miles
    Test number
    579732391253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,854 miles
    Test number
    753662480234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 VLA

Does LD57 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 VLA is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VLA?
The MOT on LD57 VLA is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 VLA done?
LD57 VLA was recorded at 158,020 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 7,091 miles a year.
Has LD57 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VLA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 VLA 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 LD57 VLA find?
LD57 VLA passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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