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AU04 EVT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

206,737 mi
Last recorded206,737 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 EVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 206,737 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 189,772 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 165,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 150,131 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 145,535 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear metal brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 128,945 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 119,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 107,125 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 96,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 96,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 89,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 89,251 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor to centre pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 83,718 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 83,718 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,519 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 66,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 66,324 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 59,419 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,813 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 42,292 miles

both front discs inner face corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,287 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,700 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,381 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 17,425 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 EVT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

AU04 EVT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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