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AU04 EWS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

168,812 mi
Last recorded168,812 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 EWS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 168,812 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 164,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 153,490 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 149,382 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 143,893 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 140,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 140,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 138,248 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 138,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 136,336 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre very poor condition deep splits in tread pattern

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 136,336 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre very poor condition deep splits in tread pattern

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 134,792 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 132,763 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 130,341 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 115,541 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,221 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,814 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 60,819 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 43,952 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,806 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,068 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 20,578 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 EWS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EWS, 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 EWS registered?

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

Is AU04 EWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 EWS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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