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Skoda Octavia

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LK54 COUMOT history

LK54 COU is a black diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 19 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 175,171 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LK54 COU black Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
175,171 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 COU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 COU was last recorded at 175,171 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,033 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,138 miles
Average per year
5,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,171 miles
  • 2024 – 172,033 miles
  • 2023 – 168,837 miles
  • 2022 – 165,006 miles
  • 2021 – 160,187 miles
  • 2020 – 157,482 miles
  • 2019 – 154,612 miles
  • 2018 – 148,919 miles
  • 2017 – 142,818 miles
  • 2016 – 136,305 miles
  • 2015 – 129,878 miles
  • 2014 – 126,170 miles
  • 2013 – 122,233 miles
  • 2012 – 115,593 miles
  • 2011 – 108,289 miles
  • 2010 – 101,187 miles
  • 2009 – 93,719 miles
  • 2008 – 86,308 miles
  • 2007 – 77,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,171 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 11 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,171 miles (+3,138)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    175,171 miles
    Test number
    851929743503
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass172,033 miles (+3,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    172,033 miles
    Test number
    392493434333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass168,837 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,837 miles
    Test number
    607728307981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail168,792 miles (+3,786)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,792 miles
    Test number
    713095353000
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass165,006 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    165,006 miles
    Test number
    536201842753
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail164,978 miles (+4,791)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,978 miles
    Test number
    835736207397
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass160,187 miles (+2,705)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,187 miles
    Test number
    188382545387
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass157,482 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,482 miles
    Test number
    994158043281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail157,456 miles (+2,844)3 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,456 miles
    Test number
    979129408597
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass154,612 miles (+29)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,612 miles
    Test number
    734055473956
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Fail154,583 miles (+5,664)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,583 miles
    Test number
    283309580033
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass148,919 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    148,919 miles
    Test number
    432362519784
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Fail148,915 miles (+6,097)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,915 miles
    Test number
    358150785147
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Pass142,818 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    142,818 miles
    Test number
    871367855826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail142,816 miles (+6,511)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,816 miles
    Test number
    752262429751
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass136,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    136,305 miles
    Test number
    955231582675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail136,305 miles (+6,427)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,305 miles
    Test number
    836715058461
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass129,878 miles (+3,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    129,878 miles
    Test number
    156033396325
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  19. Pass126,170 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    126,170 miles
    Test number
    268403094280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r bumpstop deteriorated and broken
    • NoteO/s/r bumpstop deteriorated and cracked

  20. Fail126,170 miles (+3,937)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,170 miles
    Test number
    168283194248
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteN/s/r bumpstop deteriorated and broken
    • NoteO/s/r bumpstop deteriorated and cracked

  21. Pass122,233 miles5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    122,233 miles
    Test number
    217560183218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust mount worn
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteInner wheel arch linings fitted
    • NoteO/s/r door handle sticky
    • NoteUnder tray loose

  22. Fail122,230 miles (+6,637)1 failure3 repaired5 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,230 miles
    Test number
    349890883419
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront exhaust mount worn
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteInner wheel arch linings fitted
    • NoteO/s/r door handle sticky
    • NoteUnder tray loose

  23. Pass115,593 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    115,593 miles
    Test number
    656703582239
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine management light on

  24. Fail115,593 miles (+7,304)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,593 miles
    Test number
    859753482289
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine management light on

  25. Pass108,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    108,289 miles
    Test number
    496877771200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail108,289 miles (+7,102)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,289 miles
    Test number
    889727471221
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEml light on

  27. Pass101,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    101,187 miles
    Test number
    742918990227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail101,187 miles (+7,468)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,187 miles
    Test number
    891098590292
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass93,719 miles (+7,411)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,719 miles
    Test number
    912466989226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass86,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    86,308 miles
    Test number
    363012098235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail86,308 miles (+8,507)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,308 miles
    Test number
    310992498452
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  32. Pass77,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    214084557297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK54 COU

Does LK54 COU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 COU is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LK54 COU?
The MOT on LK54 COU is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK54 COU done?
LK54 COU was recorded at 175,171 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 5,348 miles a year.
Has LK54 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 COU has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LK54 COU 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 LK54 COU find?
LK54 COU passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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