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NX70 WAU

2020 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,271 mi
Last recorded167,271 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX70 WAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 167,271 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 161,819 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 157,672 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 157,672 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 102,925 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 102,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,277 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 37,040 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 37,040 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r and n/s/r cut 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/f and n/s/f (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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NX70 WAU is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NX70 WAU, 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 NX70 WAU registered?

NX70 WAU is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2020.

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