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Skoda Octavia

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X78 AVVMOT history

X78 AVV is a black petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 144,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

X78 AVV black Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
144,507 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 AVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Skoda
Model
Octavia
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 AVV was last recorded at 144,507 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 2,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,739 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,768 miles
Average per year
5,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,507 miles
  • 2025 – 141,739 miles
  • 2024 – 138,376 miles
  • 2023 – 134,042 miles
  • 2022 – 128,804 miles
  • 2021 – 124,617 miles
  • 2020 – 120,845 miles
  • 2019 – 117,677 miles
  • 2018 – 112,961 miles
  • 2017 – 106,791 miles
  • 2016 – 100,235 miles
  • 2015 – 95,144 miles
  • 2014 – 91,261 miles
  • 2013 – 85,803 miles
  • 2012 – 79,144 miles
  • 2011 – 73,043 miles
  • 2010 – 66,672 miles
  • 2009 – 60,198 miles
  • 2008 – 54,053 miles
  • 2007 – 47,806 miles
  • 2006 – 41,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,507 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,507 miles (+2,768)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    144,507 miles
    Test number
    112928494112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    141,739 miles
    Test number
    368688061761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail141,739 miles (+3,363)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,739 miles
    Test number
    578933340035
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass138,376 miles (+4,334)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,376 miles
    Test number
    531195188434
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,042 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,042 miles
    Test number
    710381368067
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded And rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Fail134,039 miles (+5,235)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,039 miles
    Test number
    387361920089
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded And rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass128,804 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,804 miles
    Test number
    523241524628
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail128,804 miles (+4,187)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,804 miles
    Test number
    341529382102
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass124,617 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    124,617 miles
    Test number
    405659378278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail124,617 miles (+3,772)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,617 miles
    Test number
    137899135505
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass120,845 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,845 miles
    Test number
    243639521940
    • AdvisoryCentre rear brake light not connected
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail120,845 miles (+3,168)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,845 miles
    Test number
    469904513861
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear brake light not connected
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass117,677 miles (+4,716)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,677 miles
    Test number
    809384577836
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light inop
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded And o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber casings corroded

  14. Pass112,961 miles (+6,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    112,961 miles
    Test number
    126267205438
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers casing corroded

  15. Pass106,791 miles (+6,556)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,791 miles
    Test number
    724423584841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded - borderline pass

  16. Pass100,235 miles (+5,091)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,235 miles
    Test number
    929264962496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s/r, n/s/r and n/s main feed brake pipes corroded

  17. Pass95,144 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,144 miles
    Test number
    398599405495
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe corroded - borderline pass

  18. Fail95,144 miles (+3,883)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,144 miles
    Test number
    307878905263
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe corroded - borderline pass

  19. Fail91,261 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,261 miles
    Test number
    209727724266
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust centre and rear mountings corroded

  20. Pass91,261 miles (+5,458)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    91,261 miles
    Test number
    469817924224
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust centre and rear mountings corroded

  21. Pass85,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,803 miles
    Test number
    468625423282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail85,803 miles (+6,659)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,803 miles
    Test number
    487725923221
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Fail79,144 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,144 miles
    Test number
    448746512296
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass79,144 miles (+6,101)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,144 miles
    Test number
    846676312232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,043 miles
    Test number
    167847711233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail73,043 miles (+6,371)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,043 miles
    Test number
    217907511223
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass66,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,672 miles
    Test number
    354990430243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,672 miles (+6,474)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,672 miles
    Test number
    632080830235
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass60,198 miles (+6,145)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,198 miles
    Test number
    833648609218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass54,053 miles (+6,247)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,053 miles
    Test number
    312350928478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass47,806 miles (+6,572)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,806 miles
    Test number
    193525317253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass41,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,234 miles
    Test number
    341091036418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X78 AVV

Does X78 AVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 AVV is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X78 AVV?
The MOT on X78 AVV is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X78 AVV done?
X78 AVV was recorded at 144,507 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,168 miles a year.
Has X78 AVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 AVV has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on X78 AVV 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 X78 AVV find?
X78 AVV passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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