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EN04 EAJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,332 mi
Last recorded85,332 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 EAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 85,332 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 74,989 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 74,989 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 67,374 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 59,528 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 54,042 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 50,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake Discs Corroded Inner Surface

Fail 3 Feb 2021 50,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake Discs Corroded Inner Surface

Pass 20 Feb 2020 46,303 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 42,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 40,710 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 38,745 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 38,745 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 32,101 miles

nail in offside front tyre

under tray fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 32,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in offside front tyre

under tray fitted

Fail 19 May 2015 27,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2015 27,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 26,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 24,777 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 22,306 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,299 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 15,431 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,274 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 13,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 11,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 11,089 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 9,234 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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EN04 EAJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EN04 EAJ, 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 EN04 EAJ registered?

EN04 EAJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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