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DK04 YRT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,563 mi
Last recorded149,563 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 YRT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 149,563 miles

Front pad wire not fitted to pad

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake back plate missing

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake back plate bent

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

both side sill corroded at rear

hand brake effort on limit 16%

Pass 18 Jun 2025 144,744 miles

Both front brake flexys been plastic tied to strut bracket

Both rear outer sills rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In places no grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Factory fitted covers

Knock on front suspension lower arm and lowered springs been fitted ?

Nearside Front Strut top cup sticking up more than offside ?

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing very low but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake discs backing plate catching discs

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 144,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking May be bleed screw ? (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Both outer sills at rear rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In places no grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Factory fitted covers

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retracted

Nearside Front Shocker has play may knock ?

Nearside Rear Handbrake lever on caliper not returning to stop when off ?

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre inner edge wearing very low close to going to cords but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 140,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 140,358 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 136,832 miles

Front subframe surface corrosion also rear bushes perished

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 133,836 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 130,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 130,205 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 121,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 106,940 miles

centre exhaust bracket slightly insecure, weld broken on one side

Pass 26 Apr 2018 99,064 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 94,499 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 90,841 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 86,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 8 May 2014 79,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2013 68,771 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 68,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads getting low, rear brake pads getting low,child seats fitted

Pass 8 May 2012 57,795 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,239 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,903 miles

handbrake lever notchy when pulled slow

Fail 7 Apr 2010 47,903 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake lever notchy when pulled slow

Pass 25 Apr 2009 39,221 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 39,221 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,731 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,169 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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DK04 YRT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DK04 YRT, 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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DK04 YRT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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