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SK54 OPH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,898 mi
Last recorded219,898 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 OPH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 219,898 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 205,716 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 205,710 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 191,639 miles

Offside Front tie rod end inner socket slight play

Pass 23 Nov 2022 186,333 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 181,517 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 169,498 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 148,159 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 114,235 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 86,514 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 86,510 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 54,869 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 54,678 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 53,884 miles

Covers & Trays fitted

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 20 Aug 2015 53,884 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)

Coolant low

Covers & Trays fitted

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,081 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,892 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 37,892 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner side

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,949 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn/pitted on innerside

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 24,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,592 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,932 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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SK54 OPH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK54 OPH, 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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SK54 OPH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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