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Skoda Octavia

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

X778 PWLMOT history

X778 PWL is a red petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 21 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 39,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

X778 PWL red Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
39,093 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X778 PWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X778 PWL was last recorded at 39,093 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Dec 2021: 37,822 miles, lower than 50,804 miles on 8 Jan 2021.

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
38,789 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
304 miles
Average per year
809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,093 miles
  • 2024 – 38,437 miles
  • 2023 – 38,158 miles
  • 2021 – 37,822 miles
  • 2019 – 36,879 miles
  • 2018 – 36,105 miles
  • 2017 – 35,207 miles
  • 2016 – 34,762 miles
  • 2015 – 34,131 miles
  • 2013 – 32,815 miles
  • 2012 – 32,188 miles
  • 2010 – 30,101 miles
  • 2008 – 27,286 miles
  • 2007 – 24,763 miles
  • 2005 – 22,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,093 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,093 miles (+304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    39,093 miles
    Test number
    900528363697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass38,789 miles (+352)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    38,789 miles
    Test number
    341068902410
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass38,437 miles (+279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    38,437 miles
    Test number
    694344296836
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass38,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    38,158 miles
    Test number
    143098708422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail38,158 miles (+336)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,158 miles
    Test number
    740373514934
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass37,822 miles (-12,982)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    37,822 miles
    Test number
    759685439091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,804 miles (+13,925)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,804 miles
    Test number
    771391271071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,879 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,879 miles
    Test number
    531498238980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,105 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,105 miles
    Test number
    586014054872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    35,207 miles
    Test number
    165413278771
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  11. Fail35,205 miles (+443)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,205 miles
    Test number
    602680889210
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Pass34,762 miles (+631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,762 miles
    Test number
    708069944269
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass34,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    34,131 miles
    Test number
    747969985169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail34,131 miles (+555)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,131 miles
    Test number
    354543890243
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass33,576 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,576 miles
    Test number
    189953505014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,815 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,815 miles
    Test number
    977164963389
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  17. Fail32,812 miles (+624)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,812 miles
    Test number
    696363753347
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass32,188 miles (+1,176)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,188 miles
    Test number
    837444252337
    • NoteLight corrosion to rear discs
  19. Pass31,012 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    978045602061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,101 miles (+843)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,101 miles
    Test number
    550541650351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,258 miles (+1,972)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,258 miles
    Test number
    421444600027
    • NoteO/S/F and both rear tyres have slight cracking in sidewalls.
    • NoteRear discs, slight wear lip and very light corrosion.
  22. Pass27,286 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,286 miles
    Test number
    571513848392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,145 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,145 miles
    Test number
    913242308022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,763 miles (+1,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,763 miles
    Test number
    143833507073
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass22,978 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    22,978 miles
    Test number
    184454465317
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre just over 2mm
    • NotePlastic arch liners front and rear unable to fully examine

Questions about X778 PWL

Does X778 PWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X778 PWL is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X778 PWL?
The MOT on X778 PWL is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X778 PWL done?
X778 PWL was recorded at 39,093 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 809 miles a year.
Has X778 PWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X778 PWL has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X778 PWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X778 PWL find?
X778 PWL passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both.

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