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E10 APL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

230,264 mi
Last recorded230,264 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 APL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 230,264 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 227,105 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 222,099 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 217,707 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 214,402 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 209,936 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 203,807 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 194,688 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 182,638 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 170,463 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 170,396 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding. (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 157,882 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 145,826 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 132,660 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jan 2013 117,445 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 87,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 103,831 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,295 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 89,295 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 76,069 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 62,257 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 49,190 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,201 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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E10 APL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 E10 APL, 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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E10 APL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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