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DY04 UBB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

142,415 mi
Last recorded142,415 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 UBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 142,415 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 133,219 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 128,888 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 122,666 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 115,454 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 113,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 105,992 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroding

fuel tank strap corroding

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 97,149 miles

front brake discs wearing

fuel tank straps corroded

off side rear tyre wearing

Pass 24 Mar 2011 88,654 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 88,654 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 77,939 miles

aprox 3000miles left on front pads

number plates comtaminating

Pass 19 Mar 2009 67,786 miles

all four tyres worn close to legal limit (rears 2mm fronts 2.5 mm )

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,841 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both number plates slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,414 miles

front numberplate slightly damaged

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 UBB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DY04 UBB, 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 UBB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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