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Skoda Octavia

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LR53 VDJMOT history

LR53 VDJ is a silver diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 7 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 205,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2023.

LR53 VDJ silver Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2024
Mileage
205,018 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 VDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 VDJ was last recorded at 205,018 miles on 1 Feb 2023, 7,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,097 miles · 1 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
7,921 miles
Average per year
9,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 205,018 miles
  • 2021 – 197,097 miles
  • 2020 – 194,076 miles
  • 2019 – 185,023 miles
  • 2018 – 175,774 miles
  • 2017 – 169,082 miles
  • 2016 – 162,926 miles
  • 2015 – 155,241 miles
  • 2014 – 143,681 miles
  • 2013 – 130,107 miles
  • 2012 – 114,134 miles
  • 2011 – 105,913 miles
  • 2010 – 97,433 miles
  • 2008 – 87,200 miles
  • 2007 – 74,320 miles
  • 2006 – 58,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,018 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,018 miles (+7,921)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    205,018 miles
    Test number
    347288561376
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass197,097 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    197,097 miles
    Test number
    592025653850
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail197,093 miles (+3,017)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,093 miles
    Test number
    834988137218
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass194,076 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    194,076 miles
    Test number
    488862370934
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering components

  5. Fail194,074 miles (+9,051)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,074 miles
    Test number
    887807852874
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering components

  6. Pass185,023 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    185,023 miles
    Test number
    193464250534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers
    • AdvisoryNumber plate light dim

  7. Fail185,023 miles (+9,249)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,023 miles
    Test number
    597690552334
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers
    • AdvisoryNumber plate light dim

  8. Pass175,774 miles (+6,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    175,774 miles
    Test number
    935417083488
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass169,082 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    169,082 miles
    Test number
    525544421938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail169,074 miles (+6,148)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,074 miles
    Test number
    486225155952
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass162,926 miles (+7,685)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    162,926 miles
    Test number
    717372585593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass155,241 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    155,241 miles
    Test number
    409702245177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail155,233 miles (+11,552)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,233 miles
    Test number
    229053635171
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass143,681 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    143,681 miles
    Test number
    956234474101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail143,673 miles (+13,566)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,673 miles
    Test number
    166690674104
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass130,107 miles (+15,973)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    130,107 miles
    Test number
    287292473123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,134 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    114,134 miles
    Test number
    295970622042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail114,134 miles (+8,221)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,134 miles
    Test number
    429190322006
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass105,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    105,913 miles
    Test number
    316655701057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail105,913 miles (+8,480)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,913 miles
    Test number
    187694501052
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake requires adjusting

  21. Pass97,433 miles (+10,233)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    97,433 miles
    Test number
    730714700061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,200 miles (+12,880)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    87,200 miles
    Test number
    652463228378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  23. Pass74,320 miles (+16,132)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    74,320 miles
    Test number
    421866907432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    58,188 miles
    Test number
    441916806416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,188 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,188 miles
    Test number
    723446806307
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR53 VDJ

Does LR53 VDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 VDJ expired on 31 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 VDJ?
The MOT on LR53 VDJ expired on 31 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 VDJ done?
LR53 VDJ was recorded at 205,018 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2023, an average of 9,036 miles a year.
Has LR53 VDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 VDJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LR53 VDJ 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 LR53 VDJ find?
LR53 VDJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges.

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