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SJ70 TYZ

2020 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,016 mi
Last recorded113,016 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ70 TYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 113,016 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 103,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 85,868 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 69,492 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 69,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (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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SJ70 TYZ is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 SJ70 TYZ, 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 SJ70 TYZ registered?

SJ70 TYZ is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2020.

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