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P500 OLS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,934 mi
Last recorded46,934 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP500 OLS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 46,934 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 46,802 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 46,790 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,533 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,040 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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P500 OLS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P500 OLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P500 OLS registered?

P500 OLS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is P500 OLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P500 OLS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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