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DK04 YPU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,038 mi
Last recorded192,038 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 YPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 192,038 miles

Front led sidelamps flicker. replace asap.

rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

slight leak from n/s steering rack gaiter area.

Fail 24 Jul 2018 192,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare on n/s. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front led sidelamps flicker. replace asap.

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn.

rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode.

slight leak from n/s steering rack gaiter area.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 185,907 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 185,907 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 173,779 miles

play in n/s rack end

Fail 12 Nov 2015 173,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play in n/s rack end

Pass 11 Nov 2014 164,801 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)

nearside steering rack worn

Pass 24 Oct 2013 151,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2012 133,361 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 133,361 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 111,095 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 111,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 89,808 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,742 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 74,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 73,992 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 66,530 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 50,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

lower efforts to offside rear service and park brake

rear brake discs show heavy lipping

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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DK04 YPU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK04 YPU, 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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What year was DK04 YPU registered?

DK04 YPU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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