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BN20 RYC

2020 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,767 mi
Last recorded174,767 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN20 RYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 174,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 174,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF top ball joint dust cover badly split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 132,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 93,375 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,597 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 56,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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BN20 RYC is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN20 RYC, 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 BN20 RYC registered?

BN20 RYC is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2020.

Is BN20 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN20 RYC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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