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Skoda Octavia

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

LU53 VRSMOT history

LU53 VRS is a white diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 16 Oct 2012. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 162,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2025.

LU53 VRS white Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2026
Mileage
162,031 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 VRS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 VRS was last recorded at 162,031 miles on 8 Mar 2025, 15,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,639 miles · 24 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
15,392 miles
Average per year
10,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,031 miles
  • 2023 – 146,639 miles
  • 2022 – 135,902 miles
  • 2021 – 129,447 miles
  • 2020 – 119,123 miles
  • 2019 – 116,049 miles
  • 2018 – 104,410 miles
  • 2017 – 87,075 miles
  • 2016 – 74,711 miles
  • 2015 – 58,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,031 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms corroided (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,031 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    162,031 miles
    Test number
    971730815043
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms corroided (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail162,031 miles (+15,392)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,031 miles
    Test number
    659557357987
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms corroided (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,639 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,639 miles
    Test number
    668557401192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,638 miles (+10,736)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,638 miles
    Test number
    571459058116
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass135,902 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    135,902 miles
    Test number
    979771234212
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,902 miles (+6,455)3 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,902 miles
    Test number
    671917114296
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,447 miles (+10,324)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,447 miles
    Test number
    730619289281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,123 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,123 miles
    Test number
    707960835218
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail119,120 miles (+3,071)1 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,120 miles
    Test number
    400795270587
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass116,049 miles (+11,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,049 miles
    Test number
    721146236486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Pass104,410 miles (+17,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,410 miles
    Test number
    860087960343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass87,075 miles (+12,364)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,075 miles
    Test number
    301597671436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,711 miles (+16,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,711 miles
    Test number
    529466517836
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass58,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    58,547 miles
    Test number
    734297205074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,547 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,547 miles
    Test number
    616443023968
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LU53 VRS

Does LU53 VRS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU53 VRS expired on 7 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU53 VRS?
The MOT on LU53 VRS expired on 7 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU53 VRS done?
LU53 VRS was recorded at 162,031 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2025, an average of 10,991 miles a year.
Has LU53 VRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 VRS has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LU53 VRS 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 LU53 VRS find?
LU53 VRS passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes worn; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush worn, and 1 more.

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