2020 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · KM20 CMY
2020 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 257,229 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 257,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM20 CMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 257,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM20 CMY 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 (KM20 CMY) between August 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 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: Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
KM20 CMY Mileage History
- 24/08/2023134,646 mi
- 29/08/2024174,140 mi+39,494 mi
- 29/08/2024174,140 mi
- 02/04/2025195,693 mi+21,553 mi
- 28/03/2026257,229 mi+61,536 mi
Average of roughly 47,285 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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