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EU04 EMX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,970 mi
Last recorded91,970 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 EMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 91,970 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 86,012 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 81,274 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 81,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 77,369 miles

NSR wheel binding slightly

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 77,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 66,941 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,418 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,295 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,834 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 46,817 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 42,160 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 42,160 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,094 miles

n/s/r tyre has a small piece of side wall missing, but not to the cords.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,957 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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EU04 EMX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EU04 EMX, 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 EU04 EMX registered?

EU04 EMX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is EU04 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU04 EMX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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