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DY04 ERZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

186,734 mi
Last recorded186,734 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 ERZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 186,734 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2017 167,896 miles

Central stop lamp innoprative

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 150,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 150,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 129,157 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 129,157 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 119,250 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 100,328 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 100,328 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,381 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine mil light on

Pass 7 Apr 2011 75,230 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 75,230 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,369 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,205 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 60,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,425 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,089 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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DY04 ERZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ERZ, 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 DY04 ERZ registered?

DY04 ERZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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