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GJ70 TRV

2020 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,043 mi
Last recorded171,043 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 171,043 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 147,086 miles

Offside Rear residue on brake caliper body

Fail 12 May 2025 147,079 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongey (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake modification unsafe brake caliper incorrectly fitted (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad anti squeal shim incorrectly fitted ( fouling brake disc) (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear residue on brake caliper body

Pass 13 May 2024 102,165 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 102,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 80,318 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 47,988 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 15,794 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 TRV is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

GJ70 TRV is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2020.

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