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Skoda Octavia

White · Petrol · 2000 · 1,781 cc

X797 PWLMOT history

X797 PWL is a white petrol Skoda Octavia first used on 21 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

X797 PWL white Skoda Octavia – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Skoda Octavia, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2024
Mileage
117,530 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X797 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
21 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X797 PWL was last recorded at 117,530 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,273 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
257 miles
Average per year
4,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 117,530 miles
  • 2022 – 108,381 miles
  • 2021 – 108,363 miles
  • 2020 – 100,509 miles
  • 2019 – 90,374 miles
  • 2018 – 82,983 miles
  • 2017 – 79,144 miles
  • 2016 – 77,090 miles
  • 2015 – 72,824 miles
  • 2014 – 69,694 miles
  • 2013 – 65,786 miles
  • 2012 – 61,987 miles
  • 2011 – 58,335 miles
  • 2010 – 53,923 miles
  • 2009 – 51,064 miles
  • 2008 – 47,926 miles
  • 2007 – 44,457 miles
  • 2006 – 40,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,530 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner drive shaft clip missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,530 miles (+257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,530 miles
    Test number
    691819382915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,273 miles (+8,892)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,273 miles
    Test number
    731818902050
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,381 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,381 miles
    Test number
    995665883926
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner drive shaft clip missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail108,381 miles (+18)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,381 miles
    Test number
    493972945901
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner drive shaft clip missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail108,363 miles (+7,854)9 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,363 miles
    Test number
    537069058898
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured to battery (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass100,509 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    100,509 miles
    Test number
    688942911138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail100,509 miles (+10,135)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,509 miles
    Test number
    669772019379
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass90,374 miles (+7,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,374 miles
    Test number
    213421037937
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass82,983 miles (+3,839)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,983 miles
    Test number
    392567052807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass79,144 miles (+2,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,144 miles
    Test number
    413463133404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass77,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,090 miles
    Test number
    908804145313
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  12. Fail77,090 miles (+4,266)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,090 miles
    Test number
    133980027773
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Pass72,824 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,824 miles
    Test number
    715875875069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,694 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,694 miles
    Test number
    305355764024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,786 miles (+3,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,786 miles
    Test number
    288240773034
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass61,987 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,987 miles
    Test number
    819969452003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,335 miles (+4,412)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,335 miles
    Test number
    195839851063
    • NoteOsr and nsr and osf tyres perising on side walls

  18. Pass53,923 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,923 miles
    Test number
    204669160073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,064 miles
    Test number
    342712979002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,064 miles (+3,138)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,064 miles
    Test number
    572792479062
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass47,926 miles (+3,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,926 miles
    Test number
    591808628032
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass44,457 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,457 miles
    Test number
    270404077092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,881 miles
    Test number
    432159376040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X797 PWL

Does X797 PWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X797 PWL expired on 9 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X797 PWL?
The MOT on X797 PWL expired on 9 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X797 PWL done?
X797 PWL was recorded at 117,530 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 4,560 miles a year.
Has X797 PWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X797 PWL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on X797 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 X797 PWL find?
X797 PWL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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