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OU04 AUR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

160,982 mi
Last recorded160,982 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 AUR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 160,982 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 153,934 miles

Floor pan damaged

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear box missing

Very low

Pass 28 Feb 2024 148,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tires are close or on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle is highly modified

Pass 6 Feb 2023 145,416 miles

Front Light level linkage rubbing arm

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe damp

Suspension lower with very limited reserve travel

Fail 2 Feb 2023 145,402 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Light level linkage rubbing arm

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Strut top has slight movement

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe damp

Suspension lower with very limited reserve travel

Pass 22 Jan 2022 137,469 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 137,469 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 131,409 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 122,720 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,566 miles

Front Both front shocks soft in action may knock over fast bums in road

Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,379 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 95,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 92,005 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 92,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,649 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 88,649 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 84,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 84,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 80,606 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 75,686 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,470 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,822 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,844 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2008 39,676 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 39,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 29,320 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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OU04 AUR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 OU04 AUR, 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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OU04 AUR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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