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PL04 SVG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

340,935 mi
Last recorded340,935 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 SVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 340,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 337,373 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 329,237 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 318,939 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 318,816 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 313,499 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 307,740 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 307,740 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 297,995 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 297,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 286,894 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 286,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle both rear doors (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 274,333 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 274,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link broken (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie and track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 262,929 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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 245,879 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 229,547 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 210,021 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 181,593 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 170,364 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 155,796 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 145,395 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2008 127,444 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 115,401 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 97,249 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 85,593 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 64,877 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 52,784 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 52,784 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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PL04 SVG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 PL04 SVG, 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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What year was PL04 SVG registered?

PL04 SVG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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