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BV20 NJZ

2020 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,352 mi
Last recorded44,352 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV20 NJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 44,352 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 44,352 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 42,550 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 38,406 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 38,405 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2022 33,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 33,522 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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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BV20 NJZ is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV20 NJZ, 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 BV20 NJZ registered?

BV20 NJZ is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2020.

Is BV20 NJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV20 NJZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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