2020 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · DS20 VAM
2020 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 148,999 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,999 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS20 VAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 148,999 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS20 VAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Skoda Octavia (DS20 VAM) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
DS20 VAM Mileage History
- 27/09/202213,625 mi
- 13/09/202347,570 mi+33,945 mi
- 10/09/202480,281 mi+32,711 mi
- 04/09/2025112,039 mi+31,758 mi
- 07/09/2026148,999 mi+36,960 mi
Average of roughly 34,313 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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