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RX04 ERY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

438,282 mi
Last recorded438,282 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 ERY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 438,282 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 434,981 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 423,610 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 416,276 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 408,216 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 395,008 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 382,292 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 368,765 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 359,619 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 353,437 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 348,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 337,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 322,644 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 309,580 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 309,580 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,726 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 275,934 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 258,591 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 238,020 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 199,257 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 199,257 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 154,124 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 111,260 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 101,884 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)

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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RX04 ERY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX04 ERY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RX04 ERY?

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What year was RX04 ERY registered?

RX04 ERY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is RX04 ERY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX04 ERY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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