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YLZ 2176

2008 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

236,957 mi
Last recorded236,957 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 2176
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Elegance TDI
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 236,957 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 205,025 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 161,000 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2023 159,619 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 148,022 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 137,246 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 122,131 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 121,809 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 109,031 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 108,516 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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YLZ 2176 is a 2008 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YLZ 2176, 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.

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What year was YLZ 2176 registered?

YLZ 2176 is a 2008 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is YLZ 2176 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLZ 2176 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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