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EA04 EYR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,396 mi
Last recorded135,396 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 EYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 135,396 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2022 135,394 miles

Power steering component leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear silencer exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 132,930 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 130,111 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 124,162 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 119,375 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2017 114,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 May 2016 109,006 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 16 Apr 2015 102,329 miles

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

both rear tyres tread distorted

Fail 16 Apr 2015 102,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres tread distorted

Pass 1 May 2014 98,329 miles

all 4x indicator bulbs starting to discolour

exhaust corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 May 2013 91,388 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 80,804 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 69,592 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

tow-bar ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 May 2010 62,384 miles

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

nearside sill panel damaged

no tow bar ball fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2009 54,774 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 54,774 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 53,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,438 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,520 miles

engine under tray fitted and broken.

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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EA04 EYR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA04 EYR, 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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EA04 EYR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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