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PN54 RHJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,640 mi
Last recorded164,640 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 RHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2020 164,640 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 164,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 159,151 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 150,256 miles

underside of vehicle covered in soil

various undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 140,416 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 129,995 miles

various undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 129,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

various undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 119,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 110,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 98,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Apr 2012 86,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 83,076 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,052 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 61,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,965 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 49,965 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 36,331 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 RHJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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