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AU04 EVR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,945 mi
Last recorded158,945 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 EVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 158,945 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 156,244 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 124,648 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 122,173 miles

Headlamp washers inoperative

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

Slight exhaust leak & corrosion to rear of cat area

Fail 4 Feb 2014 122,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp washers inoperative

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

Slight exhaust leak & corrosion to rear of cat area

Pass 11 Feb 2013 115,447 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded and thin

n/side rear brake pipe corroded

play in n/side front top strut mount

Fail 20 Feb 2012 111,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

nsf h/lamp 1x retaing clip broken (not insecure)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 111,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsf h/lamp 1x retaing clip broken (not insecure)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 97,268 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,184 miles

front pads worn and discs lipped

slight movement in n/side front top mount

Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,148 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 51,326 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,042 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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AU04 EVR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AU04 EVR, 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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What year was AU04 EVR registered?

AU04 EVR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AU04 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 EVR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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