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GJ70 UTS

2020 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,540 mi
Last recorded28,540 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ70 UTS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 28,540 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 28,540 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 24,129 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2024 18,730 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Sep 2023 13,212 miles

Trays and covers fitted preventinga. Full inspection of some components

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 UTS is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ70 UTS registered?

GJ70 UTS is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2020.

Is GJ70 UTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ70 UTS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ70 UTS have outstanding finance?

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