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BJ20 EJG

2020 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

129,593 mi
Last recorded129,593 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ20 EJG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 129,593 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 114,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 98,857 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 98,855 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 81,527 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2024 69,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 67,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 35,901 miles

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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BJ20 EJG is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ20 EJG, 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.

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What year was BJ20 EJG registered?

BJ20 EJG is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2020.

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The MOT history for BJ20 EJG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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