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DE20 VJU

2020 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,908 mi
Last recorded111,908 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE20 VJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 111,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear seats down at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts and other components

Fail 7 Aug 2026 111,908 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear seats down at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts and other components

Pass 22 Aug 2025 82,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 51,816 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 51,816 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2023 25,392 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres cracking in tread (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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DE20 VJU 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 66.7%.

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 DE20 VJU, 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 DE20 VJU registered?

DE20 VJU is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2020.

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The MOT history for DE20 VJU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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