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2020 Skoda Octavia 1.5L Petrol · BV20 UCP

BV20 UCP

2020 Skoda Octavia (1.5L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 33,711 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
SKODA OCTAVIA
Year / Origin
2020 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 19 Jul 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
Recorded Mileage
33,711 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 19 Jul 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Dec 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
1498cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2026 vehicle is currently roadworthy with a clear positive trend, as the most recent MOT on 2025-07-10 passed successfully at 33,711 miles. This indicates that the vehicle has maintained its mechanical integrity since the previous inspection, suggesting that maintenance habits have remained stable rather than deteriorating. However, the history reveals a distinct gap in the maintenance record, with the most recent test occurring just one month prior to the current date, which may indicate a lack of proactive upkeep or a reliance on older, less frequent checks. Regarding the mileage pattern, the vehicle has accumulated approximately 5,618 miles annually over its lifespan, which is consistent with a low-mileage profile for its age. The data is relatively clean, with no gaps in the log, meaning there is no indication of rapid mileage accumulation or significant wear on consumables like tyres or wipers. The consistent passing of the MOT despite the age suggests that the vehicle has been driven responsibly and that the mechanical components have remained within normal operating limits. Given the specific faults noted in the MOT history, the buyer must inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and wear on critical components such as suspension bushes and coil springs, as well as for corrosion on brake discs. While the suspension and drivetrain appear to be in good shape based on the passing results, the presence of ply or cords damaged on the front tyres and minor cracking on the rear tyres suggests that the vehicle may require further inspection for corrosion or wear that was not captured in the official record.

BV20 UCP Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
  • 33,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
67
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 DG

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BV20 UCP Mileage History

  1. 10/07/202319,466 mi
  2. 11/07/202319,467 mi+1 mi
  3. 09/07/202425,479 mi+6,012 mi
  4. 10/07/202533,711 mi+8,232 mi

Average of roughly 7,116 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

BV20 UCP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Skoda Octavia (BV20 UCP) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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