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PN54 RCU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

170,109 mi
Last recorded170,109 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 RCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 170,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 160,737 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear boot floor has heavy surface corrosion.

Rear subframe corroded

Several areas of heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 2 Sep 2023 151,266 miles

Rear Rear subframe corroded but not considered excessive.

Pass 5 Sep 2022 142,342 miles

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

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded at front and rear

rear sub-frame and boot floor corroded but not considered to be excessive

Fail 30 Aug 2022 142,280 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded at front and rear

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

rear sub-frame and boot floor corroded but not considered to be excessive

Pass 8 Sep 2021 132,629 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 132,466 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 122,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section, Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Corrosion started, Offside and Nearside outer sills

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 112,248 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 101,596 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 91,083 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside and Nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,944 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 70,655 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 59,913 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 50,443 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,883 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 35,190 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,118 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,218 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 23,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 17,334 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,642 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 RCU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RCU, 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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PN54 RCU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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