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BN20 YMU

2020 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,679 mi
Last recorded58,679 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN20 YMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 58,679 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 58,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm centre,1mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm center,1mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 45,682 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 34,288 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 19,402 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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BN20 YMU is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

BN20 YMU is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 July 2020.

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