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GD69 SHJ

2020 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,409 mi
Last recorded208,409 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD69 SHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 208,409 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2026 207,961 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2025 173,208 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 172,512 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 23 Aug 2024 141,806 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 140,944 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Both brackets have bolts missing at rear of subframe (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 107,483 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 107,289 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 69,951 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 27,907 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 6,149 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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GD69 SHJ is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GD69 SHJ, 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 GD69 SHJ registered?

GD69 SHJ is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2020.

Is GD69 SHJ safe to buy?

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