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GJ20 NJY

2020 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,719 mi
Last recorded82,719 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ20 NJY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 82,719 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

PLASTIC FLOOR AND ENGINE COVERS

Rear REAR AXLE IS CORRODED

Fail 16 Feb 2026 82,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

PLASTIC FLOOR AND ENGINE COVERS

Rear REAR AXLE IS CORRODED

Pass 20 Feb 2025 68,943 miles

Nearside Rear BABY SEAT

PLASTIC FLOOR AND ENGINE COVERS

Central Front OBJECTS HANGING FROM THE CENTER REAR VIEW MIRROR

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 68,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front OBJECTS HANGING FROM THE CENTER REAR VIEW MIRROR

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear BABY SEAT

PLASTIC FLOOR AND ENGINE COVERS

Pass 12 Feb 2024 49,286 miles

APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA

Front BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

PLASTIC FLOOR COVER

Fail 12 Feb 2024 49,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA

Front BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

PLASTIC FLOOR COVER

Pass 28 Feb 2023 34,897 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

Central Rear CHILD SEAT

Front BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

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

PLASTIC SILLS AND ENGINE COVERS

Fail 28 Feb 2023 34,897 miles

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

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

Central Rear CHILD SEAT

Front BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

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

PLASTIC SILLS AND ENGINE COVERS

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 NJY is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NJY, 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 NJY registered?

GJ20 NJY is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2020.

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