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DK04 YSB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,725 mi
Last recorded113,725 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 YSB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 113,725 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 106,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRAL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 104,746 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted OUTER EDGE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2024 104,744 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52 PERCENT IMMBALANCE O/S/R LOWER EFFORT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted OUTER EDGE (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 103,007 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 100,875 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST HOLED JUST BEHIND FRONT BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 98,501 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 98,501 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle EFFORT LOW 45% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S AND O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT EXPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2020 95,543 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 91,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2019 91,517 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 87,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also Both Discs inner faces starting to rust (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2017 85,071 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 81,909 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 78,004 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 74,821 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 74,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 71,000 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2013 71,000 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 65,706 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 60,019 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 53,376 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 48,459 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 48,459 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 41,536 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 41,336 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 31,745 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 31,745 miles

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

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

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 YSB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK04 YSB registered?

DK04 YSB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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