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GU20 BTF

2020 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,251 mi
Last recorded125,251 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU20 BTF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 125,251 miles

Central Front Misting of oil bottom of engine

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2026 99,754 miles

Nearside Front Wing mirror indicator cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2026 99,709 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wing mirror indicator cracked

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 81,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 81,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 30,690 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 10,116 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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GU20 BTF is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU20 BTF, 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 GU20 BTF registered?

GU20 BTF is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2020.

Is GU20 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU20 BTF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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