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Skoda Octavia

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LX53 FDUMOT history

LX53 FDU is a blue diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 3 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 204,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2022.

LX53 FDU blue Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2023
Mileage
204,200 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 FDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 FDU was last recorded at 204,200 miles on 12 Feb 2022, 8,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2019: 177,497 miles, lower than 177,540 miles on 29 Jan 2019.

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
196,005 miles · 30 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
8,195 miles
Average per year
8,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 204,200 miles
  • 2021 – 196,005 miles
  • 2020 – 190,529 miles
  • 2019 – 177,497 miles
  • 2018 – 165,399 miles
  • 2016 – 151,775 miles
  • 2015 – 140,557 miles
  • 2014 – 131,055 miles
  • 2013 – 119,726 miles
  • 2012 – 108,087 miles
  • 2011 – 101,107 miles
  • 2010 – 98,696 miles
  • 2009 – 95,859 miles
  • 2008 – 91,721 miles
  • 2007 – 79,746 miles
  • 2006 – 66,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass204,200 miles (+8,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    204,200 miles
    Test number
    829113507770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass196,005 miles (+5,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    196,005 miles
    Test number
    762956546958
    • AdvisoryBrake fluctuation just met front and back
    • AdvisoryUnderside wet due to rain

  3. Pass190,529 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    190,529 miles
    Test number
    504094969651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail190,335 miles (+12,838)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,335 miles
    Test number
    538540576092
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass177,497 miles (-43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    177,497 miles
    Test number
    107476566206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail177,540 miles (+210)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,540 miles
    Test number
    976040210388
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Front 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail177,330 miles (+11,931)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,330 miles
    Test number
    672274800457
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass165,399 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    165,399 miles
    Test number
    159510338247
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNs and osf tyres wearing on edges

  9. Fail165,399 miles (+13,624)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,399 miles
    Test number
    635873061591
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNs and osf tyres wearing on edges

  10. Pass151,775 miles (+11,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    151,775 miles
    Test number
    970209152267
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  11. Pass140,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    140,557 miles
    Test number
    337400208014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,557 miles (+9,502)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,557 miles
    Test number
    130881915895
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass131,055 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    131,055 miles
    Test number
    418834874258
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail131,055 miles (+11,329)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,055 miles
    Test number
    936294974250
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass119,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,726 miles
    Test number
    738163873253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail119,726 miles (+11,639)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,726 miles
    Test number
    426193373222
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass108,087 miles (+6,980)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,087 miles
    Test number
    427019662225
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass101,107 miles (+2,411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,107 miles
    Test number
    969889471229
    • NoteRear brake application slightly uneven

  19. Pass98,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    98,696 miles
    Test number
    122863170204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,696 miles (+2,837)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,696 miles
    Test number
    311093570409
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass95,859 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,859 miles
    Test number
    354254579273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass91,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    91,721 miles
    Test number
    471667578276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,721 miles (+11,975)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,721 miles
    Test number
    831917078228
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass79,746 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    79,746 miles
    Test number
    311871577239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth numberplates deterioated but still readable from a distance
    • NoteEngine undertray broken but not insecure
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Fail79,746 miles (+13,411)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,746 miles
    Test number
    330581777489
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth numberplates deterioated but still readable from a distance
    • NoteEngine undertray broken but not insecure
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass66,335 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,335 miles
    Test number
    312596876214
    • NoteNumber plates starting to deteriorate
    • NoteOffside front seat belt slow to retract sometimes

  27. Fail66,335 miles1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,335 miles
    Test number
    954145476205
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNumber plates starting to deteriorate
    • NoteOffside front seat belt slow to retract sometimes

Questions about LX53 FDU

Does LX53 FDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 FDU expired on 11 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 FDU?
The MOT on LX53 FDU expired on 11 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 FDU done?
LX53 FDU was recorded at 204,200 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2022, an average of 8,973 miles a year.
Has LX53 FDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 FDU has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LX53 FDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX53 FDU find?
LX53 FDU passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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