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PN04 VSM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

65,972 mi
Last recorded65,972 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN04 VSM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 65,972 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 64,852 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 63,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 62,810 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 61,993 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 60,828 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,454 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 57,334 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,260 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2016 52,862 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,909 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 49,222 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 49,215 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,227 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,459 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 42,716 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,372 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,989 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,292 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,018 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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PN04 VSM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PN04 VSM, 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 PN04 VSM registered?

PN04 VSM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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