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Skoda Octavia

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LX53 FCUMOT history

LX53 FCU is a black petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 141,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

LX53 FCU black Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
141,149 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 FCU
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
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 FCU was last recorded at 141,149 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2010: 56,731 miles, lower than 61,920 miles on 30 Jan 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,145 miles · 4 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,149 miles
  • 2025 – 130,530 miles
  • 2024 – 128,553 miles
  • 2023 – 126,439 miles
  • 2022 – 123,269 miles
  • 2021 – 120,022 miles
  • 2020 – 118,204 miles
  • 2019 – 114,744 miles
  • 2018 – 112,801 miles
  • 2017 – 109,389 miles
  • 2016 – 106,552 miles
  • 2014 – 99,764 miles
  • 2013 – 90,576 miles
  • 2012 – 82,548 miles
  • 2011 – 74,990 miles
  • 2010 – 65,635 miles
  • 2009 – 61,920 miles
  • 2008 – 36,514 miles
  • 2007 – 26,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,149 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,149 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    141,149 miles
    Test number
    579616154792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail141,145 miles (+2)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,145 miles
    Test number
    621090896627
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail141,143 miles (+10,613)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,143 miles
    Test number
    918847247271
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass130,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,530 miles
    Test number
    795716406845
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear suspension components

  5. Fail130,530 miles (+1,977)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,530 miles
    Test number
    540570049985
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear suspension components

  6. Pass128,553 miles (+2,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,553 miles
    Test number
    414516491261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass126,439 miles (+3,170)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,439 miles
    Test number
    333976097328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,269 miles (+3,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,269 miles
    Test number
    251165153630
    • 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))

  9. Pass120,022 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,022 miles
    Test number
    361632470941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,204 miles (+3,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,204 miles
    Test number
    941009375310
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass114,744 miles (+1,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,744 miles
    Test number
    120599560409
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass112,801 miles (+3,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,801 miles
    Test number
    910042292256
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass109,389 miles (+2,837)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,389 miles
    Test number
    337248799770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,552 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,552 miles
    Test number
    435501763484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Fail106,542 miles (+6,778)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,542 miles
    Test number
    659793066935
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass99,764 miles (+9,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    99,764 miles
    Test number
    855617854346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass90,576 miles (+8,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    90,576 miles
    Test number
    266090953365
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass82,548 miles (+7,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,548 miles
    Test number
    367447242315
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass74,990 miles (+9,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,990 miles
    Test number
    649800951383
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass65,635 miles (+8,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,635 miles
    Test number
    123076350339
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass56,731 miles (-5,189)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,731 miles
    Test number
    950984430006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,920 miles (+25,406)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,920 miles
    Test number
    844060639071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,514 miles (+10,500)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,514 miles
    Test number
    240121638067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,014 miles
    Test number
    323579727078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 FCU

Does LX53 FCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 FCU is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 FCU?
The MOT on LX53 FCU is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX53 FCU done?
LX53 FCU was recorded at 141,149 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 5,947 miles a year.
Has LX53 FCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 FCU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LX53 FCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 FCU find?
LX53 FCU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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