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Skoda Octavia

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

797 GXWMOT history

797 GXW is a grey petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 121,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

797 GXW grey Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,126 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
797 GXW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

797 GXW was last recorded at 121,126 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 17,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
103,931 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
17,195 miles
Average per year
9,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,126 miles
  • 2025 – 103,931 miles
  • 2024 – 86,311 miles
  • 2023 – 69,698 miles
  • 2022 – 55,865 miles
  • 2021 – 52,891 miles
  • 2020 – 47,948 miles
  • 2019 – 44,306 miles
  • 2018 – 35,673 miles
  • 2017 – 30,554 miles
  • 2016 – 25,851 miles
  • 2015 – 20,919 miles
  • 2014 – 15,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,126 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,126 miles (+17,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,126 miles
    Test number
    151378385052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass103,931 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    103,931 miles
    Test number
    758879256272
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail103,931 miles (+17,620)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,931 miles
    Test number
    118332701114
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,311 miles
    Test number
    288005402665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail86,311 miles (+16,613)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,311 miles
    Test number
    952488498706
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass69,698 miles (+13,833)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    69,698 miles
    Test number
    798724514559
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass55,865 miles (+2,974)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    55,865 miles
    Test number
    880272049853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,891 miles (+4,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,891 miles
    Test number
    476738453344
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass47,948 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,948 miles
    Test number
    494918132908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,306 miles (+8,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,306 miles
    Test number
    145676060788
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level below minimum.

  11. Pass35,673 miles (+5,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,673 miles
    Test number
    498783835993
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside 3mm & Offside 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass30,554 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,554 miles
    Test number
    616660229952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,851 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,851 miles
    Test number
    981300304817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,919 miles (+5,209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,919 miles
    Test number
    276027962218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is 3mm but cracking inbetween treads

  15. Pass15,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,710 miles
    Test number
    129623554269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 797 GXW

What vehicle is registration 797 GXW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 797 GXW on a grey petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 28 Sept 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 797 GXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 797 GXW is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 797 GXW?
The MOT on 797 GXW is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 797 GXW done?
797 GXW was recorded at 121,126 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 9,090 miles a year.
Has 797 GXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 797 GXW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on 797 GXW 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 797 GXW find?
797 GXW passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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