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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.

LX56 RXU black Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass123,453 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. Pass90,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    90,302 miles
    Test number
    322915596507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass47,401 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,401 miles
    Test number
    175149806308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,713 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    42,713 miles
    Test number
    284355149555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,599 miles (+5,428)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,599 miles
    Test number
    536575875142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass28,342 miles (+4,171)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,342 miles
    Test number
    927023383168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,171 miles (+4,750)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    24,171 miles
    Test number
    298011982471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,421 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    19,421 miles
    Test number
    205469171472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,661 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,661 miles
    Test number
    342699370115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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