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PN54 UKZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

88,070 mi
Last recorded88,070 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 UKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 88,070 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE DRIVESHAFTS HAVE EVIDENCE OF FOULING ANTI-ROLLBAR (LOWERED VEHICLE) NOT FOULING AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) INNER TIE ROD END

Fail 27 Jan 2026 88,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE DRIVESHAFTS HAVE EVIDENCE OF FOULING ANTI-ROLLBAR (LOWERED VEHICLE) NOT FOULING AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) INNER TIE ROD END

Pass 16 Jan 2025 75,975 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 75,975 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 67,664 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 65,988 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 63,378 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 60,786 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 60,786 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 58,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 58,624 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 56,043 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 56,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 52,617 miles

both front tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Dec 2016 49,790 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2016 49,782 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Dec 2015 47,169 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine management light wont go out.

engine oil requires top up.

nail in n/s rear tyre.

Fail 10 Dec 2015 47,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light wont go out.

engine oil requires top up.

nail in n/s rear tyre.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 41,188 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 37,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 37,738 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,983 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 34,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 29,279 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 21,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,997 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,684 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 UKZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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