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Skoda Octavia

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LK04 BMUMOT history

LK04 BMU is a grey diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 16 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.

LK04 BMU grey Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2026
Mileage
173,590 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 BMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 BMU was last recorded at 173,590 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,586 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,590 miles
  • 2024 – 164,070 miles
  • 2023 – 149,835 miles
  • 2022 – 139,459 miles
  • 2021 – 130,644 miles
  • 2019 – 111,920 miles
  • 2018 – 96,701 miles
  • 2017 – 80,615 miles
  • 2016 – 69,463 miles
  • 2015 – 57,203 miles
  • 2014 – 47,439 miles
  • 2013 – 44,341 miles
  • 2012 – 42,953 miles
  • 2011 – 41,526 miles
  • 2010 – 39,880 miles
  • 2009 – 38,178 miles
  • 2008 – 26,610 miles
  • 2007 – 21,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,590 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi joint has slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit, 2.5mm tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2mm, worn bald on outside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,590 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    173,590 miles
    Test number
    811177445460
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail173,586 miles (+9,516)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,586 miles
    Test number
    327230723339
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass164,070 miles (+14,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    164,070 miles
    Test number
    891328904903
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,835 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,835 miles
    Test number
    684638184888
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end boots split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs heavilly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorber bump stops broken.

  5. Fail149,835 miles (+10,376)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,835 miles
    Test number
    607904800789
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before joiner sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Front and centre mountings adrift. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end boots split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs heavilly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear shock absorber bump stops broken.

  6. Pass139,459 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,459 miles
    Test number
    782642096574
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber bump stops broken.

  7. Fail139,457 miles (+8,813)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,457 miles
    Test number
    975914275375
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber bump stops broken.

  8. Pass130,644 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,644 miles
    Test number
    639872924912
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi joint has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit, 2.5mm tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2mm, worn bald on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail130,644 miles (+18,724)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,644 miles
    Test number
    420057771629
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst pipe has two corrosion holes (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi joint has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit, 2.5mm tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2mm, worn bald on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass111,920 miles (+15,219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,920 miles
    Test number
    389186037784
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded on inside faces
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs worn / lipped
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass96,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,701 miles
    Test number
    756309024389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,701 miles (+16,086)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,701 miles
    Test number
    426521164911
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad anti-rattle spring adrift.

  13. Pass80,615 miles (+11,152)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,615 miles
    Test number
    128560509099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,463 miles (+12,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    69,463 miles
    Test number
    259265119820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass57,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,203 miles
    Test number
    975525875175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,203 miles (+9,764)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,203 miles
    Test number
    435695075154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail47,439 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,439 miles
    Test number
    287071964442
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  18. Pass47,439 miles (+3,098)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,439 miles
    Test number
    876881064187
    • NoteEngine management light on

  19. Pass44,341 miles (+1,388)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,341 miles
    Test number
    169990883146
    • NoteEngine management light on

  20. Pass42,953 miles (+1,427)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,953 miles
    Test number
    849260282119
    • NoteEngine management light on

  21. Pass41,526 miles (+1,646)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,526 miles
    Test number
    259461281156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  22. Pass39,880 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    39,880 miles
    Test number
    861741580129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,178 miles (+11,568)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,178 miles
    Test number
    162433779116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,610 miles (+4,953)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,610 miles
    Test number
    110798538190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,657 miles
    Test number
    512075827199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 BMU

Does LK04 BMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 BMU expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 BMU?
The MOT on LK04 BMU expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 BMU done?
LK04 BMU was recorded at 173,590 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 8,556 miles a year.
Has LK04 BMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 BMU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LK04 BMU 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 LK04 BMU find?
LK04 BMU passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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