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Skoda Octavia

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LM52 UTEMOT history

LM52 UTE is a black petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 1 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

LM52 UTE black Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2024
Mileage
137,162 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 UTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 UTE was last recorded at 137,162 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,801 miles · 10 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
361 miles
Average per year
5,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,162 miles
  • 2022 – 136,542 miles
  • 2021 – 134,751 miles
  • 2020 – 133,102 miles
  • 2019 – 130,207 miles
  • 2018 – 126,508 miles
  • 2017 – 123,685 miles
  • 2016 – 120,588 miles
  • 2015 – 115,853 miles
  • 2014 – 110,003 miles
  • 2013 – 109,384 miles
  • 2012 – 107,346 miles
  • 2011 – 105,337 miles
  • 2010 – 93,731 miles
  • 2009 – 73,748 miles
  • 2008 – 63,239 miles
  • 2007 – 54,586 miles
  • 2006 – 43,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,162 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,162 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    137,162 miles
    Test number
    538881332122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,801 miles (+259)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,801 miles
    Test number
    971846323142
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSuspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass136,542 miles (+1,791)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,542 miles
    Test number
    780195183026
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks

  4. Pass134,751 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,751 miles
    Test number
    773241464376
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp broken but exhaust secure
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Beside sump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Below pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Registration lamp bulb dim
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,748 miles (+1,646)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,748 miles
    Test number
    297724139129
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp broken but exhaust secure
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Beside sump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Below pump (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Registration lamp bulb dim
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,102 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    133,102 miles
    Test number
    316125745930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage underneath alternator (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail133,099 miles (+2,892)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,099 miles
    Test number
    764790532667
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage underneath alternator (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass130,207 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,207 miles
    Test number
    589715057726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,204 miles (+3,696)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,204 miles
    Test number
    796107500322
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass126,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    126,508 miles
    Test number
    286511630529
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak

  11. Fail126,508 miles (+2,823)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,508 miles
    Test number
    606278314579
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak

  12. Pass123,685 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    123,685 miles
    Test number
    829997222473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,588 miles (+4,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,588 miles
    Test number
    137583167674
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass115,853 miles (+5,850)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    115,853 miles
    Test number
    529661535097
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front indicator lens missing

  15. Pass110,003 miles (+619)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,003 miles
    Test number
    245240334098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s/ inner rack joint as slight play

  16. Pass109,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    109,384 miles
    Test number
    156699923024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail109,384 miles (+2,038)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,384 miles
    Test number
    258598723021
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

  18. Pass107,346 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    107,346 miles
    Test number
    298311832030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,337 miles (+11,606)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    105,337 miles
    Test number
    386517421030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,731 miles (+19,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    93,731 miles
    Test number
    502519510099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass73,748 miles (+10,509)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,748 miles
    Test number
    153823639013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,239 miles (+8,653)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,239 miles
    Test number
    533663208002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,586 miles (+10,979)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,586 miles
    Test number
    744672227094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,607 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,607 miles
    Test number
    144159116071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s outer sill damaged
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on outer edge
    • NoteParking brake lever comes up high

  25. Fail43,607 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,607 miles
    Test number
    933978716047
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s outer sill damaged
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on outer edge
    • NoteParking brake lever comes up high

Questions about LM52 UTE

Does LM52 UTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 UTE expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 UTE?
The MOT on LM52 UTE expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 UTE done?
LM52 UTE was recorded at 137,162 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 5,440 miles a year.
Has LM52 UTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 UTE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 UTE 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 LM52 UTE find?
LM52 UTE passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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