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X78 AVV

2000 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

144,507 mi
Last recorded144,507 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Skoda Octavia102,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX78 AVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 144,507 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 141,739 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 141,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 138,376 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 134,042 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded And rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 134,039 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded And rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 128,804 miles

Centre brake light inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 128,804 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Centre brake light inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 124,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 124,617 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 120,845 miles

Centre rear brake light not connected

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 120,845 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Centre rear brake light not connected

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both and o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 117,677 miles

Centre brake light inop

Rear Coil spring corroded And o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 112,961 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers casing corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 106,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear brake pipes corroded - borderline pass

Pass 21 Jul 2016 100,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r, n/s/r and n/s main feed brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,144 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r brake pipe corroded - borderline pass

Fail 27 Jul 2015 95,144 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r brake pipe corroded - borderline pass

Fail 15 Aug 2014 91,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre and rear mountings corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 91,261 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre and rear mountings corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2013 85,803 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 85,803 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 79,144 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 79,144 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,043 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 73,043 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,672 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 66,672 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,198 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,053 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 47,806 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 41,234 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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X78 AVV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 102,750 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X78 AVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X78 AVV is a 2000 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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