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DY04 EUF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

180,228 mi
Last recorded180,228 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 EUF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 180,228 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2025 180,189 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four brake flexi hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose joining sleeve clamps broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides. (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front shock absorber top mount has slight play

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres worn on edges and also perished/cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 175,262 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 172,038 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 167,202 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 161,694 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 142,477 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 142,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 133,050 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 133,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 119,893 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 109,251 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 104,483 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 104,483 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,048 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 99,975 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 95,254 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 92,832 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 83,568 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 75,088 miles

all four brake discs corroded and have light pitting

Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,797 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 68,797 miles

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

nearside front tyre 3mm and bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,769 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 51,061 miles

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

steel wheel (spare) is fittede to n/s/r, remaining wheels alloy

Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,775 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 EUF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DY04 EUF, 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 EUF registered?

DY04 EUF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is DY04 EUF safe to buy?

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