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GF20 YMH

2020 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

230,898 mi
Last recorded230,898 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF20 YMH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 230,898 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 207,329 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 207,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner securing clip adrift (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake has overheated (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 190,980 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 171,050 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 147,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 147,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 116,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter weeping grease

Pass 22 May 2023 86,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm on inner tread 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leaking lightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on innermost tread 224/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2023 86,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm on inner tread 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leaking lightly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on innermost tread 224/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 57,664 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 57,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm legal limit on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.mm on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm wear limit on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 28,334 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 7,458 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 7,458 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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GF20 YMH is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GF20 YMH, 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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GF20 YMH is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2020.

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