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WJ70 GBZ

2020 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,486 mi
Last recorded148,486 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ70 GBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 148,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs slightly worn/lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads starting to wear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 133,488 miles

Front Both front tyres starting to get low on tread.

Pass 2 Jun 2024 112,507 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 102,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 102,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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WJ70 GBZ is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 999cc petrol 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 WJ70 GBZ, 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 WJ70 GBZ registered?

WJ70 GBZ is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2020.

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