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DC04 DHP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,094 mi
Last recorded99,094 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 DHP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 99,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld around cat blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 18 Jan 2022 99,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld around cat blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2021 77,211 miles

Both rear seat belts retracting very slow

Brake pad sensor light on dash ?

Brake pipes outer coating bubbling up in places

Factory fitted covers and under tray in boot and side trim catching crack pully

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated A bit of grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Wiper blade maybe wrong size ? to long

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked a lot on limit (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A bit split but been sealed up (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

headlamp washer not working? bottle to low ?

Fail 13 Jan 2021 76,402 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush in centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush in centre split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in one spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear seat belts retracting very slow

Brake pad sensor light on dash ?

Brake pipes outer coating bubbling up in places

Factory fitted covers and under tray in boot and side trim catching crack pully

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Wiper blade maybe wrong size ? to long

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked a lot on limit (3.3 (b) (i))

headlamp washer not working? bottle to low ?

Pass 17 Jan 2020 58,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both front wiper blades splitting, still clearing screen

Pass 17 Jan 2019 57,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 56,963 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,683 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,583 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 54,958 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 54,247 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 53,673 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,110 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,567 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 51,379 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,413 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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,822 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 39,812 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 36,489 miles

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

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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DC04 DHP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DC04 DHP, 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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DC04 DHP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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