
Skoda Octavia
White · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc
X796 PWLMOT history
X796 PWL is a white petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 19 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 182,802 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 182,802 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,343 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X796 PWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Octavia
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 19 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X796 PWL was last recorded at 182,802 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 4,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 178,187 miles · 14 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,615 miles
- Average per year
- 7,343 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 182,802 miles
- 2021 – 178,187 miles
- 2020 – 175,571 miles
- 2019 – 170,698 miles
- 2018 – 163,826 miles
- 2017 – 157,572 miles
- 2016 – 152,223 miles
- 2015 – 146,011 miles
- 2014 – 138,021 miles
- 2013 – 129,803 miles
- 2012 – 121,517 miles
- 2011 – 116,462 miles
- 2010 – 108,408 miles
- 2009 – 99,642 miles
- 2008 – 90,764 miles
- 2007 – 86,621 miles
- 2006 – 73,599 miles
- 2005 – 58,403 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bad Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTHRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,802 miles (+4,615)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 182,802 miles
- Test number
- 126609502755
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bad Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass178,187 miles (+2,616)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 178,187 miles
- Test number
- 486489456484
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass175,571 miles (+4,873)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 175,571 miles
- Test number
- 765104749094
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
Pass170,698 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 170,698 miles
- Test number
- 535265835165
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp and Slightly Dim (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail170,697 miles (+6,871)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,697 miles
- Test number
- 869767594748
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp and Slightly Dim (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass163,826 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 163,826 miles
- Test number
- 164316832408
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryAuxillary belt in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear seat squab missing
- AdvisorySteering wheel cover fitted and not gripping well
Fail163,825 miles (+6,253)5 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,825 miles
- Test number
- 451913163047
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryAuxillary belt in poor condition
- AdvisoryRear seat squab missing
- AdvisorySteering wheel cover fitted and not gripping well
Pass157,572 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 157,572 miles
- Test number
- 318042979074
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides Slight
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail157,570 miles (+5,347)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,570 miles
- Test number
- 400045662043
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides Slight
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass152,223 miles (+6,212)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 152,223 miles
- Test number
- 631305170259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryO/S REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
Pass146,011 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 146,011 miles
- Test number
- 897701193276
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inside/outside edge
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail146,010 miles (+7,989)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,010 miles
- Test number
- 115134890471
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inside/outside edge
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass138,021 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 138,021 miles
- Test number
- 157151664239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inside edge
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inside edge
Fail138,020 miles (+8,217)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,020 miles
- Test number
- 185320264258
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inside edge
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inside edge
Fail129,803 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,803 miles
- Test number
- 385931463400
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront registration plate damaged but unlikely to be misread
Pass129,803 miles (+8,286)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 129,803 miles
- Test number
- 776641263297
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront registration plate damaged but unlikely to be misread
Pass121,517 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 121,517 miles
- Test number
- 527230022274
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail121,517 miles (+5,055)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,517 miles
- Test number
- 929209212288
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass116,462 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 116,462 miles
- Test number
- 418164631385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,461 miles (+8,053)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,461 miles
- Test number
- 819694331361
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass108,408 miles (+8,766)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 108,408 miles
- Test number
- 444805310436
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,642 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 99,642 miles
- Test number
- 151027839372
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail99,642 miles (+8,878)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,642 miles
- Test number
- 133787539303
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass90,764 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 90,764 miles
- Test number
- 784943038316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,759 miles (+4,138)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,759 miles
- Test number
- 550794928395
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass86,621 miles (+13,022)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 86,621 miles
- Test number
- 421013537345
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteDrivers door mirror slight damage.
Pass73,599 miles (+15,196)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 73,599 miles
- Test number
- 542088136391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,403 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 58,403 miles
- Test number
- 181120795200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X796 PWL
- Does X796 PWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X796 PWL expired on 25 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X796 PWL?
- The MOT on X796 PWL expired on 25 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X796 PWL done?
- X796 PWL was recorded at 182,802 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 7,343 miles a year.
- Has X796 PWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X796 PWL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2019.
- Has the mileage on X796 PWL 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 X796 PWL find?
- X796 PWL passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both, and 7 more.
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