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AU04 EVW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,352 mi
Last recorded175,352 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 EVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 175,352 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides - front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 168,478 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 168,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose beside tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and VOID OF TREAD INNER EDGE. DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear calliper arm on

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken off silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 161,137 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 161,137 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 152,774 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 145,480 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 140,919 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 135,070 miles

rear brakes imbalanced

wishbone bushes deteriorated

all springs corroded

both sills corroded and damaged

both track rod end dust boots deteriorated

front sub-frame bushes deteriorated

middle exhaust mount broken

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear brake discs worn and very corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 129,474 miles

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s side light deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

springs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 129,474 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

both front lower arm bushes deteriorated

brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s side light deteriorated

rear axle bushes deteriorated

rear brake discs worn and corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

springs corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2017 122,267 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low 3mm

Offside Front tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 27 Jul 2016 113,860 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres minor cracking/perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2015 107,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 91,761 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,088 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,999 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

fuel tank straps corroding

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,545 miles

rear bump stops split.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 54,954 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 54,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 34,658 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 14,441 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 12,662 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 EVW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 EVW, 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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AU04 EVW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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