
Skoda Octavia
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc
LK56 CGUMOT history
LK56 CGU is a black petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 7 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 63,532 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 63,532 mi
- At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,772 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK56 CGU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Octavia
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 7 Dec 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LK56 CGU was last recorded at 63,532 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,509 miles · 6 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 23 miles
- Average per year
- 2,772 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 63,532 miles
- 2024 – 62,671 miles
- 2023 – 61,852 miles
- 2022 – 60,831 miles
- 2021 – 59,394 miles
- 2020 – 58,575 miles
- 2019 – 56,792 miles
- 2018 – 54,972 miles
- 2017 – 49,930 miles
- 2016 – 44,614 miles
- 2015 – 41,378 miles
- 2014 – 38,896 miles
- 2013 – 35,726 miles
- 2012 – 32,303 miles
- 2011 – 25,688 miles
- 2010 – 20,605 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySpare tyre underinflatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Fuel cap sealing washer perished
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Coolant stains around reservoir
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear lamp lenses misty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,532 miles (+23)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 63,532 miles
- Test number
- 373725946372
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
- AdvisorySpare tyre underinflated
Fail63,509 miles (+838)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,509 miles
- Test number
- 665607490689
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
- AdvisorySpare tyre underinflated
Pass62,671 miles (+819)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 62,671 miles
- Test number
- 349943649900
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slower rate of increase/decrease (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on very inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer perished
Pass61,852 miles (+13)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 61,852 miles
- Test number
- 477654334076
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant stains around reservoir
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer perished
- AdvisoryRear lamp lenses misty
Fail61,839 miles (+1,008)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,839 miles
- Test number
- 997219001752
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c/v boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant stains around reservoir
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer perished
- AdvisoryRear lamp lenses misty
Pass60,831 miles (+1,437)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 60,831 miles
- Test number
- 216599691406
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak top of coolant reservoir
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise full brake inspection (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened general underbody surface corossion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer perished
Pass59,394 miles (+14)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 59,394 miles
- Test number
- 281694221366
- AdvisoryCoolant leak top of expansion bottle leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer perished
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corossion
- AdvisoryNearside rear lamp lens misty
- AdvisoryOffside rear roadwheel slightly stiff when rotated by hand
Fail59,380 miles (+805)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,380 miles
- Test number
- 891610938029
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt C/V BOOT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak top of expansion bottle leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer perished
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody surface corossion
- AdvisoryNearside rear lamp lens misty
- AdvisoryOffside rear roadwheel slightly stiff when rotated by hand
Pass58,575 miles (+31)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 58,575 miles
- Test number
- 628867787014
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle and some components
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
- AdvisoryRear wiper and washer not working
Fail58,544 miles (+1,752)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,544 miles
- Test number
- 773520943679
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle and some components
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
- AdvisoryRear wiper and washer not working
Pass56,792 miles (+19)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 56,792 miles
- Test number
- 349168432312
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail56,773 miles (+1,801)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,773 miles
- Test number
- 829318068838
- MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass54,972 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 54,972 miles
- Test number
- 963316192648
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail54,963 miles (+5,033)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,963 miles
- Test number
- 950388554012
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass49,930 miles (+5,316)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 49,930 miles
- Test number
- 922062171664
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge & has small cut to inner sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has small cuts to inner sidewall
Pass44,614 miles (+3,236)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 44,614 miles
- Test number
- 565542870561
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to excess (3.5.1g)
Pass41,378 miles (+2,482)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 41,378 miles
- Test number
- 975244355149
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass38,896 miles (+3,170)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 38,896 miles
- Test number
- 939155854113
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear brake pads very low close to excessive
Pass35,726 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 35,726 miles
- Test number
- 639961563163
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSplits to o/s front tyre inner sidewall
Fail35,726 miles (+3,423)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,726 miles
- Test number
- 557261263160
- FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSplits to o/s front tyre inner sidewall
Pass32,303 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 32,303 miles
- Test number
- 979935162175
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront inner pads look low
- NoteRear pads look low
Fail32,303 miles (+6,615)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,303 miles
- Test number
- 785615862101
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront inner pads look low
- NoteRear pads look low
Pass25,688 miles (+5,083)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 25,688 miles
- Test number
- 285384061412
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass20,605 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 20,605 miles
- Test number
- 233356160139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,605 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,605 miles
- Test number
- 824866060198
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about LK56 CGU
- Does LK56 CGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 CGU is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LK56 CGU?
- The MOT on LK56 CGU is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LK56 CGU done?
- LK56 CGU was recorded at 63,532 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 2,772 miles a year.
- Has LK56 CGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK56 CGU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LK56 CGU 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 LK56 CGU find?
- LK56 CGU passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.
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