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Skoda Octavia

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

LL56 EFMMOT history

LL56 EFM is a black petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 23 Feb 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 188,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

LL56 EFM 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 Apr 2027
Mileage
188,948 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL56 EFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Feb 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL56 EFM was last recorded at 188,948 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 9,550 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,398 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,550 miles
Average per year
8,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,948 miles
  • 2025 – 179,398 miles
  • 2024 – 168,280 miles
  • 2023 – 160,326 miles
  • 2022 – 154,230 miles
  • 2021 – 149,927 miles
  • 2020 – 140,903 miles
  • 2019 – 133,376 miles
  • 2018 – 123,324 miles
  • 2017 – 114,045 miles
  • 2016 – 107,521 miles
  • 2015 – 106,911 miles
  • 2014 – 97,645 miles
  • 2013 – 82,604 miles
  • 2012 – 72,398 miles
  • 2011 – 59,598 miles
  • 2010 – 45,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,948 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Secondry bonnet catch partially seized

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,948 miles (+9,550)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    188,948 miles
    Test number
    152342642290
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass179,398 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    179,398 miles
    Test number
    762501000494
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail179,393 miles (+11,113)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,393 miles
    Test number
    725444583110
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass168,280 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    168,280 miles
    Test number
    565608952756
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail168,262 miles (+7,936)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,262 miles
    Test number
    482318696869
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass160,326 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,326 miles
    Test number
    850368322179
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear subframe

  7. Fail160,326 miles (+6,096)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,326 miles
    Test number
    149301973519
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear subframe

  8. Pass154,230 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,230 miles
    Test number
    839910107859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySecondry bonnet catch partially seized

  9. Fail154,230 miles (+4,303)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,230 miles
    Test number
    523278403222
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisorySecondry bonnet catch partially seized

  10. Pass149,927 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,927 miles
    Test number
    376222505813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail149,892 miles (+8,989)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,892 miles
    Test number
    546396255843
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass140,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    140,903 miles
    Test number
    224601078453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail140,903 miles (+7,527)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,903 miles
    Test number
    162165753846
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass133,376 miles (+10,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,376 miles
    Test number
    790930072458
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  15. Pass123,324 miles (+9,279)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,324 miles
    Test number
    342522519151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass114,045 miles (+6,524)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,045 miles
    Test number
    599436452142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,521 miles (+610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,521 miles
    Test number
    875893460286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass106,911 miles (+9,266)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    106,911 miles
    Test number
    657100745052
    • NoteNsf headlamp has very slight movement
    • NoteNsr tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass97,645 miles (+15,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    97,645 miles
    Test number
    625358644018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass82,604 miles (+10,206)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,604 miles
    Test number
    496585633025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,398 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,398 miles
    Test number
    166780732486
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass72,398 miles (+12,800)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,398 miles
    Test number
    835780332089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,598 miles (+14,092)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,598 miles
    Test number
    257975541074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    45,506 miles
    Test number
    711982830081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL56 EFM

Does LL56 EFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL56 EFM is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL56 EFM?
The MOT on LL56 EFM is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL56 EFM done?
LL56 EFM was recorded at 188,948 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 8,852 miles a year.
Has LL56 EFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL56 EFM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LL56 EFM 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 LL56 EFM find?
LL56 EFM passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; fluid leak, but not excessive coolant; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall slightly damaged, and 3 more.

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