
Skoda Octavia
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc
LX56 RXUMOT history
LX56 RXU is a black diesel Skoda Octavia first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,453 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 123,453 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,463 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX56 RXU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Octavia
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX56 RXU was last recorded at 123,453 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 123,452 miles · 8 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,463 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,453 miles
- 2024 – 120,652 miles
- 2023 – 102,027 miles
- 2022 – 90,302 miles
- 2021 – 78,356 miles
- 2020 – 66,834 miles
- 2019 – 56,021 miles
- 2018 – 51,568 miles
- 2017 – 47,401 miles
- 2016 – 42,713 miles
- 2015 – 38,599 miles
- 2014 – 33,171 miles
- 2013 – 28,342 miles
- 2012 – 24,171 miles
- 2011 – 19,421 miles
- 2010 – 16,661 miles
- 2009 – 13,532 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 6 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,453 miles (+1)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 123,453 miles
- Test number
- 901828795494
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Fail123,452 miles (+2,800)1 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,452 miles
- Test number
- 555862442560
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass120,652 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 120,652 miles
- Test number
- 449276397339
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCoolant bottle damaged
Fail120,652 miles (+18,625)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,652 miles
- Test number
- 444195762912
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCoolant bottle damaged
Pass102,027 miles (+11,725)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 102,027 miles
- Test number
- 121843702424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass90,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 90,302 miles
- Test number
- 322915596507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,302 miles (+11,946)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,302 miles
- Test number
- 897821028263
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,356 miles (+11,522)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 78,356 miles
- Test number
- 749872237906
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass66,834 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 66,834 miles
- Test number
- 581439378518
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail66,833 miles (+10,812)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,833 miles
- Test number
- 106944046509
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,021 miles (+4,453)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 56,021 miles
- Test number
- 726449738217
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass51,568 miles (+4,167)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 51,568 miles
- Test number
- 992081728729
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass47,401 miles (+4,688)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 47,401 miles
- Test number
- 175149806308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,713 miles (+4,114)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 42,713 miles
- Test number
- 284355149555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,599 miles (+5,428)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 38,599 miles
- Test number
- 536575875142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,171 miles (+4,829)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 33,171 miles
- Test number
- 288802784182
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass28,342 miles (+4,171)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 28,342 miles
- Test number
- 927023383168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,171 miles (+4,750)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 24,171 miles
- Test number
- 298011982471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,421 miles (+2,760)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 19,421 miles
- Test number
- 205469171472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,661 miles (+3,129)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 16,661 miles
- Test number
- 342699370115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 13,532 miles
- Test number
- 160467489151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX56 RXU
- Does LX56 RXU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX56 RXU is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LX56 RXU?
- The MOT on LX56 RXU is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LX56 RXU done?
- LX56 RXU was recorded at 123,453 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 6,463 miles a year.
- Has LX56 RXU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX56 RXU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX56 RXU 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 LX56 RXU find?
- LX56 RXU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.
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