2020 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · DE20 APU
2020 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 33,720 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE20 APU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 33,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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DE20 APU MOT History
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 (DE20 APU) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
DE20 APU Mileage History
- 22/03/202316,041 mi
- 20/03/202423,460 mi+7,419 mi
- 18/03/202528,643 mi+5,183 mi
- 09/04/202633,720 mi+5,077 mi
Average of roughly 5,797 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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