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NLZ 8292

2004 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,200 mi
Last recorded132,200 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLZ 8292
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Elegance TDI
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 132,200 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 113,641 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 113,513 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 106,707 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 106,409 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 106,009 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 88,819 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 88,317 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 83,914 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 77,058 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 66,876 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 56,210 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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NLZ 8292 is a 2004 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLZ 8292, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NLZ 8292 registered?

NLZ 8292 is a 2004 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is NLZ 8292 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLZ 8292 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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