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DY04 EPP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,637 mi
Last recorded145,637 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 EPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 145,637 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 145,139 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill corroded within seat belt anchor point. (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven both rear (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly both rear (3.7.B.4)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 124,164 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 101,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust centre section mounting snapped

Fail 9 Mar 2015 101,051 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust centre section mounting snapped

Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,656 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 74,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills dameged on lower edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside outer sill corroded

rear brakes inbalanced

scratch in zone a of windscreen not concentration of scratches but advise replace

Fail 14 Feb 2013 74,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills dameged on lower edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

offside outer sill corroded

rear brakes inbalanced

scratch in zone a of windscreen not concentration of scratches but advise replace

Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,542 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 67,540 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 63,183 miles

16% front brake pull to o/s. front discs very worn.

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

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

rear brake operation noisey.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 63,183 miles

16% front brake pull to o/s. front discs very worn.

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

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

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

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

rear brake operation noisey.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 57,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,362 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,592 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 42,500 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 42,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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DY04 EPP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 DY04 EPP, 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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DY04 EPP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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