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PX54 USM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

187,800 mi
Last recorded187,800 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 USM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 187,800 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills undersills arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2025 187,800 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills undersills arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2024 184,359 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2024 184,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 181,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detatched (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detatched (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 177,297 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 165,846 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 165,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 158,401 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 158,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 151,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 145,681 miles

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 136,760 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 136,760 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2016 135,023 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 130,529 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 130,528 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 120,245 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 120,245 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Amber oil light on

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 104,863 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 84,824 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,709 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2009 36,973 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,249 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,284 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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PX54 USM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 PX54 USM, 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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PX54 USM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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