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ML20 RHV

2020 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

279,079 mi
Last recorded279,079 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML20 RHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 279,079 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2026 270,728 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Wear in hindge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Wear in hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Slight blow on exhaust

Pass 6 Oct 2025 245,123 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 230,323 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 190,102 miles

epc light on dash... front and rear discs lipped worn n corroded...

Fail 7 Oct 2024 190,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

epc light on dash... front and rear discs lipped worn n corroded...

Pass 3 Jul 2024 175,383 miles

all discs lipped corroded n worn

Fail 3 Jul 2024 175,383 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

all discs lipped corroded n worn

Pass 6 Oct 2023 160,014 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 160,012 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit co2 level (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2023 127,948 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 94,781 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 65,558 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 26,943 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 21,402 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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ML20 RHV is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ML20 RHV, 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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ML20 RHV is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2020.

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