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DF69 BYJ

2020 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,450 mi
Last recorded100,450 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF69 BYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 100,450 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 100,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 83,589 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 83,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pads worn

Rear brake disc/pads worn

Rear tyres worn on edges

Rear washer inoperative

brake fluid level low

coolant level low

Pass 25 Apr 2024 66,703 miles

Front brake disc/pads worn

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 3 May 2023 48,720 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 48,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 29,418 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 5 May 2021 10,513 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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DF69 BYJ is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 DF69 BYJ, 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 DF69 BYJ registered?

DF69 BYJ is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 January 2020.

Is DF69 BYJ safe to buy?

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