CarVerify

Free Car Check

WU04 EBJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,323 mi
Last recorded122,323 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 EBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 122,323 miles

inner and outer sills corroded-jacking points corroded-all coil springs corroded-front exhaust flexi slight leak-rear and front brake pads wearing low-

Pass 2 Oct 2024 122,099 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f top shocker mounting slight lift-nsf track rod end slight play-sills distorted-exhaust has minor leak

Pass 11 Aug 2023 120,001 miles

oil leak-

Fail 11 Aug 2023 120,001 miles

Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up n s f (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak-

Pass 10 Sep 2022 111,300 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened mounting ply (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 110,945 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 110,939 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 105,871 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 103,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 97,262 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,726 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 89,726 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 82,345 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,562 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 67,583 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 57,428 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,779 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,822 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 42,690 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,135 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,620 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 29,072 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 24,626 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 24,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WU04 EBJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 WU04 EBJ, 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 WU04 EBJ?

You can check the full history of WU04 EBJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU04 EBJ registered?

WU04 EBJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2004.

Is WU04 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU04 EBJ 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.

Does WU04 EBJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WU04 EBJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.