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GJ20 CTY

2020 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,555 mi
Last recorded67,555 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ20 CTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 67,555 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 67,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 58,838 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 58,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2024 46,588 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn/ lipped on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn/ lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 35,168 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer shoulder slightly cracking, also feathering on inner part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, slightly worn (5.2.3 (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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GJ20 CTY is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 GJ20 CTY, 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 GJ20 CTY registered?

GJ20 CTY is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2020.

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