2020 Skoda Octavia 1.5L Petrol · E23 LJA
2020 Skoda Octavia (1.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 79,743 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,743 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E23 LJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 79,743 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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E23 LJA 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 (E23 LJA) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E23 LJA Mileage History
- 15/02/202318,460 mi
- 16/02/202318,461 mi+1 mi
- 03/01/202424,525 mi+6,064 mi
- 20/02/202550,466 mi+25,941 mi
- 14/01/202679,743 mi+29,277 mi
Average of roughly 21,036 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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