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SA70 PDU

2020 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,719 mi
Last recorded187,719 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA70 PDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 187,719 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 187,719 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 138,647 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 138,647 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 77,552 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 77,552 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened subframe cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 55,989 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 55,988 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 11,089 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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SA70 PDU is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Black 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 SA70 PDU, 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 SA70 PDU registered?

SA70 PDU is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2020.

Is SA70 PDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA70 PDU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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