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GJ70 TGX

2020 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,626 mi
Last recorded180,626 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ70 TGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 180,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 138,895 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 138,895 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 97,166 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 46,694 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 5,134 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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GJ70 TGX is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ70 TGX, 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 GJ70 TGX registered?

GJ70 TGX is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2020.

Is GJ70 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ70 TGX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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