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PN54 BFF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

254,665 mi
Last recorded254,665 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 BFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2025 254,665 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 239,375 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 226,731 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 226,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 210,448 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 193,814 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 173,465 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 156,450 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 143,318 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 132,182 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 123,210 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 111,745 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 95,185 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 86,957 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,013 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 77,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 69,471 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 63,290 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 54,719 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,079 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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PN54 BFF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PN54 BFF, 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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PN54 BFF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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