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SJ20 SVY

2020 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,028 mi
Last recorded170,028 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ20 SVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 170,028 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 170,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 145,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 116,511 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 83,391 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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SJ20 SVY is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 SJ20 SVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ20 SVY?

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What year was SJ20 SVY registered?

SJ20 SVY is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2020.

Is SJ20 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ20 SVY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SJ20 SVY have outstanding finance?

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