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HY20 MDE

2020 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

248,823 mi
Last recorded248,823 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY20 MDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 248,823 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Water in offside headlight

Pass 9 Sep 2025 245,402 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 245,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted down (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted up (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 227,475 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 201,720 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 201,693 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 174,218 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 174,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Refitted bulb ( bulb not fitted correctly ) (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 145,006 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 144,975 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 121,518 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 100,387 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 79,423 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 79,402 miles

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

Front Engine under tray insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2021 57,635 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,422 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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HY20 MDE is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY20 MDE, 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 HY20 MDE registered?

HY20 MDE is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2020.

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