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VLZ 7953

2007 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,883 mi
Last recorded156,883 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLZ 7953
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Elegance TDI
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 156,883 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 156,402 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 142,195 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2023 142,119 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 126,781 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 125,825 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 124,428 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 124,461 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 124,031 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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VLZ 7953 is a 2007 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VLZ 7953, 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 19 years old, this Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLZ 7953 registered?

VLZ 7953 is a 2007 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI, first registered on 23 April 2007.

Is VLZ 7953 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLZ 7953 shows 9 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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