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Skoda Octavia

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LX53 FDAMOT history

LX53 FDA is a silver diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 13 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 24 of 31 MOT tests, with 297,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

LX53 FDA silver Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
297,863 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
24 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 FDA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 FDA was last recorded at 297,863 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
297,842 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
11,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 297,863 miles
  • 2025 – 297,493 miles
  • 2024 – 286,826 miles
  • 2023 – 276,243 miles
  • 2022 – 265,410 miles
  • 2021 – 254,896 miles
  • 2020 – 244,525 miles
  • 2019 – 228,581 miles
  • 2018 – 216,642 miles
  • 2017 – 204,694 miles
  • 2016 – 203,019 miles
  • 2015 – 197,341 miles
  • 2014 – 189,151 miles
  • 2013 – 180,117 miles
  • 2012 – 168,205 miles
  • 2011 – 152,990 miles
  • 2010 – 136,458 miles
  • 2009 – 129,567 miles
  • 2008 – 107,140 miles
  • 2007 – 88,757 miles
  • 2006 – 70,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass297,863 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass297,863 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    297,863 miles
    Test number
    119038706296
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail297,842 miles (+349)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,842 miles
    Test number
    793679692093
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass297,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    297,493 miles
    Test number
    116698459708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail297,493 miles (+10,667)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,493 miles
    Test number
    957734666023
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose all 6 (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spring corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass286,826 miles (+10,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    286,826 miles
    Test number
    143870684524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush rear sub frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass276,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    276,243 miles
    Test number
    376302384842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail276,242 miles (+10,832)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,242 miles
    Test number
    738621102875
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass265,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    265,410 miles
    Test number
    425739407665
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail265,409 miles (+10,513)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,409 miles
    Test number
    680788907700
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass254,896 miles (+10,371)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    254,896 miles
    Test number
    116528692482
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass244,525 miles (+15,944)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    244,525 miles
    Test number
    389471722209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass228,581 miles (+11,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    228,581 miles
    Test number
    427198265101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass216,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    216,642 miles
    Test number
    688526238132
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail216,642 miles (+11,948)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,642 miles
    Test number
    683887153801
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass204,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    204,694 miles
    Test number
    442825192106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail204,694 miles (+1,675)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,694 miles
    Test number
    372473498317
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  17. Pass203,019 miles (+5,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    203,019 miles
    Test number
    275106318698
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plus rear (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass197,341 miles (+8,190)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    197,341 miles
    Test number
    717985234112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass189,151 miles (+9,034)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    189,151 miles
    Test number
    318013054269
    • NoteFront and rear number plates delaminating
    • NoteN/s front parking light dull
    • NoteRear seats folded down

  20. Pass180,117 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    180,117 miles
    Test number
    978412353240
    • NoteBrake pad light on dash
    • NoteFront and rear number plates delaminating
    • NoteNumber plate lights dull
    • NoteWipers noisey

  21. Fail180,117 miles (+11,912)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,117 miles
    Test number
    357762153450
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBrake pad light on dash
    • NoteFront and rear number plates delaminating
    • NoteNumber plate lights dull
    • NoteWipers noisey

  22. Pass168,205 miles (+15,215)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    168,205 miles
    Test number
    435315952218
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on
    • NoteFront and rear number plates delaminating
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge
    • NoteNumber plate lamps dull

  23. Pass152,990 miles (+16,532)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    152,990 miles
    Test number
    759620551293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass136,458 miles (+6,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    136,458 miles
    Test number
    872514450169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass129,567 miles (+13,085)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    129,567 miles
    Test number
    941209859274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass116,482 miles (+9,342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    116,482 miles
    Test number
    550106079003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  27. Pass107,140 miles (+9,652)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    107,140 miles
    Test number
    531831368299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass97,488 miles (+8,731)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    97,488 miles
    Test number
    373338078060
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn badly on inner and outer edges.

  29. Pass88,757 miles (+7,731)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    88,757 miles
    Test number
    334035357205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass81,026 miles (+10,439)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,026 miles
    Test number
    493848477084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass70,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,587 miles
    Test number
    910395256282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 FDA

Does LX53 FDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX53 FDA is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX53 FDA?
The MOT on LX53 FDA is valid until 29 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 FDA done?
LX53 FDA was recorded at 297,863 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 11,480 miles a year.
Has LX53 FDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 FDA has failed 7 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LX53 FDA 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 LX53 FDA find?
LX53 FDA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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