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DC04 DHY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

129,824 mi
Last recorded129,824 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 DHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 129,824 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 129,816 miles

Offside Front cill slightly corrosion

Pass 7 May 2024 128,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2024 128,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 128,053 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rack end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2022 125,749 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 125,724 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 121,098 miles

slight edge wear to both front tyres.

Fail 29 Apr 2021 121,098 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

slight edge wear to both front tyres.

Pass 4 May 2020 118,216 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 112,172 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 105,350 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 98,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm & cracks in between the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & cracks in between the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 87,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre cracking inbetween the tread & on outer sidewall.

o/s/r tyre cracking inbetween the tread.

Fail 24 Oct 2015 87,325 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre cracking inbetween the tread & on outer sidewall.

o/s/r tyre cracking inbetween the tread.

Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,882 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,345 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Fail 20 Oct 2014 73,345 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,335 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,681 miles

engine light on

Fail 4 Oct 2012 30,630 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

engine light on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,129 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,565 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Obstructions in drivers view (moved)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,475 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 21,475 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,510 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 15,409 miles

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

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