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DG04 YRX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,726 mi
Last recorded166,726 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 YRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 166,726 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 166,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 153,226 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight roughness when spun

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front to back brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2017 153,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel slight roughness when spun

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front to back brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 140,122 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2016 140,035 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 132,556 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 122,689 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 122,689 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 115,286 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 115,263 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 106,425 miles

exhaust rear hanger deteriorated but system still supported

Pass 28 Mar 2011 94,182 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 80,714 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 80,406 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 68,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount incomplete but other mounts support system just meets MOT standards

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2009 68,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount incomplete but other mounts support system just meets MOT standards

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,599 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,925 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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DG04 YRX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG04 YRX, 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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DG04 YRX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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