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AK20 SVJ

2020 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,002 mi
Last recorded57,002 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK20 SVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 57,002 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 57,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 47,251 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 47,214 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 43,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside & nearside - rear main mounting bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both offside & nearside - slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked/perished & worn uneven in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 31,217 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2023 31,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AK20 SVJ is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2020 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 41,072 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK20 SVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 6 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK20 SVJ registered?

AK20 SVJ is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2020.

Is AK20 SVJ safe to buy?

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