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XLZ 2204

2008 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

234,680 mi
Last recorded234,680 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 2204
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Elegance TDI
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 234,680 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 224,569 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 214,938 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 214,866 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 204,731 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 194,708 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2020 181,355 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 181,332 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 169,780 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 157,295 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 146,140 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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XLZ 2204 is a 2008 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XLZ 2204, 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 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XLZ 2204?

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What year was XLZ 2204 registered?

XLZ 2204 is a 2008 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is XLZ 2204 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLZ 2204 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XLZ 2204 have outstanding finance?

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