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GM69 BZA

2020 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,845 mi
Last recorded116,845 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM69 BZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 116,845 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2026 101,123 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 88,361 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 May 2025 78,246 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 55,166 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 38,442 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 38,436 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 36,866 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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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GM69 BZA is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GM69 BZA, 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 GM69 BZA registered?

GM69 BZA is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 February 2020.

Is GM69 BZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM69 BZA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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