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TCZ 2078

2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI98,888 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCZ 2078
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Elegance TDI
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026
Pass 31 May 2025 115,851 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 115,583 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 111,449 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 104,876 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 104,765 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 97,820 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 54,263 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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TCZ 2078 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 98,888 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 Elegance TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TCZ 2078, 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 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TCZ 2078?

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What year was TCZ 2078 registered?

TCZ 2078 is a 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is TCZ 2078 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCZ 2078 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TCZ 2078 have outstanding finance?

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