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YF20 VCT

2020 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,939 mi
Last recorded85,939 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Skoda Octavia41,072 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF20 VCT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 85,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 85,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 74,818 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 74,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 62,242 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 46,273 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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YF20 VCT is a 2020 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YF20 VCT, 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 YF20 VCT registered?

YF20 VCT is a 2020 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2020.

Is YF20 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF20 VCT shows 6 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.

Does YF20 VCT have outstanding finance?

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