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BEZ 8246

2005 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

248,011 mi
Last recorded248,011 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 8246
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Elegance TDI
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 248,011 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 234,182 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 214,538 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 212,808 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 212,152 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 198,997 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 198,159 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 185,231 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 184,541 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 159,813 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 145,512 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 127,447 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 128,181 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI?

Based on 1,866 MOT tests across 450 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
8,541
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
450
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
Registration plate lamp not working 7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7
brake disc excessively pitted 6
brake binding 5
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BEZ 8246 is a 2005 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BEZ 8246, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BEZ 8246 registered?

BEZ 8246 is a 2005 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI, first registered on 25 February 2005.

Is BEZ 8246 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEZ 8246 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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