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EU04 ERJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,467 mi
Last recorded141,467 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 ERJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 141,467 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 135,805 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 131,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 131,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2017 126,527 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear from rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 126,342 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear from rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 121,311 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 116,733 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 116,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 112,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 112,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 109,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 99,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 99,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 87,518 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 24 Apr 2010 74,358 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 59,602 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 46,137 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,775 miles

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

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 ERJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ERJ, 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 ERJ registered?

EU04 ERJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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