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GL20 NPU

2020 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

334,642 mi
Last recorded334,642 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL20 NPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 334,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 277,267 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 238,278 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 156,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp image poor

Nearside Rear Brake calliper damp (unable to determine leak)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake calliper damp (unable to determine leak

Poor repair nearside front subframe

Fail 23 May 2023 156,510 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Leaking brake fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened Suspension arm worn through sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake calliper damp (unable to determine leak)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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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GL20 NPU is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 GL20 NPU, 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 GL20 NPU registered?

GL20 NPU is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2020.

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