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N5 SWO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 2178cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests42 (32 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,154 mi
Last recorded81,154 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 SWO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,178cc

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MOT History

32 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 81,154 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 91,808 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 80,322 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Front cross member coroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 87,914 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 87,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 78,198 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 81,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 77,435 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 72,846 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 76,795 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 62,822 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 75,108 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 75,083 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 75,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 57,601 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,169 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing/turret front closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 56,086 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,971 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 71,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing /suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 71,523 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing /suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge/shoulder ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,421 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 66,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 66,859 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut mounting turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,184 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,230 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 62,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,720 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Fail 16 Apr 2015 52,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,725 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,704 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

clutch metal pipe corroded

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,995 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 37,602 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,602 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,095 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 32,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,244 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 17,537 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,130 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 17,130 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

surface corrosion starting front crossmember handbrake & load v alve springs power steering pipes

Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,992 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 14,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre perished (not exposing cords)

Nearside rear tyre perished (not exposing cords)

Offside front tyre perished (not exposing cords)

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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N5 SWO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 2,178cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N5 SWO, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N5 SWO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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