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Skoda Octavia

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LX54 HTJMOT history

LX54 HTJ is a red diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 1 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 191,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.

LX54 HTJ red Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2025
Mileage
191,206 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 HTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 HTJ was last recorded at 191,206 miles on 30 Oct 2024, 10,106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Oct 2011: 78,058 miles, lower than 92,485 miles on 23 Oct 2010.

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
181,100 miles · 27 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
10,106 miles
Average per year
7,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 191,206 miles
  • 2023 – 181,100 miles
  • 2022 – 171,249 miles
  • 2021 – 164,994 miles
  • 2020 – 162,992 miles
  • 2019 – 159,591 miles
  • 2018 – 156,087 miles
  • 2017 – 149,584 miles
  • 2016 – 137,137 miles
  • 2015 – 126,770 miles
  • 2014 – 116,579 miles
  • 2013 – 109,107 miles
  • 2012 – 99,087 miles
  • 2011 – 78,058 miles
  • 2010 – 92,485 miles
  • 2009 – 89,684 miles
  • 2008 – 86,577 miles
  • 2007 – 82,931 miles
  • 2006 – 67,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,206 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,206 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    191,206 miles
    Test number
    574719923081
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail191,206 miles (+10,106)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,206 miles
    Test number
    199934334395
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass181,100 miles (+9,851)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    181,100 miles
    Test number
    948956176490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,249 miles (+6,255)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    171,249 miles
    Test number
    263134504914
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass164,994 miles (+2,002)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    164,994 miles
    Test number
    530575625905
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass162,992 miles (+3,401)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    162,992 miles
    Test number
    599011082555
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass159,591 miles (+3,504)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,591 miles
    Test number
    302584034029
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass156,087 miles (+6,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    156,087 miles
    Test number
    650736431126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass149,584 miles (+12,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    149,584 miles
    Test number
    893002231802
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass137,137 miles (+10,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    137,137 miles
    Test number
    115149103557
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  11. Pass126,770 miles (+10,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    126,770 miles
    Test number
    713430708126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass116,579 miles (+7,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    116,579 miles
    Test number
    717271794267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass109,107 miles (+10,020)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    109,107 miles
    Test number
    346885393283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,087 miles (+21,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    99,087 miles
    Test number
    537706692256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass78,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,058 miles
    Test number
    367694771259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,058 miles (-14,427)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,058 miles
    Test number
    358634971431
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail92,485 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,485 miles
    Test number
    370276490448
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass92,485 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    92,485 miles
    Test number
    381106990449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,684 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    89,684 miles
    Test number
    742438369297
    • NoteGlow plug light flashing on & off.
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre tread wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteStone chip in front number plate.

  20. Fail89,684 miles (+3,107)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,684 miles
    Test number
    963778569240
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteGlow plug light flashing on & off.
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre tread wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteStone chip in front number plate.

  21. Pass86,577 miles (+3,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,577 miles
    Test number
    703978568225
    • 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)

  22. Pass82,931 miles (+15,079)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    82,931 miles
    Test number
    680439847117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,852 miles (+24,886)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,852 miles
    Test number
    820483196191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,966 miles
    Test number
    834047116046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 HTJ

Does LX54 HTJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 HTJ expired on 29 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 HTJ?
The MOT on LX54 HTJ expired on 29 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 HTJ done?
LX54 HTJ was recorded at 191,206 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 7,892 miles a year.
Has LX54 HTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 HTJ has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LX54 HTJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX54 HTJ find?
LX54 HTJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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