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SFH 997

2020 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,228 mi
Last recorded30,228 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFH 997
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2026 30,228 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 25,001 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 24,935 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 24,521 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 23,334 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts very slight weep (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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SFH 997 is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFH 997, 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 SFH 997 registered?

SFH 997 is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2020.

Is SFH 997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFH 997 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SFH 997 have outstanding finance?

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