2020 Skoda Octavia 1.0L Petrol · NV20 KFA
2020 Skoda Octavia (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 156,317 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NV20 KFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 156,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV20 KFA 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 (NV20 KFA) between March 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
NV20 KFA Mileage History
- 05/03/202489,188 mi
- 05/03/202489,188 mi
- 06/03/2025123,590 mi+34,402 mi
- 06/03/2025123,590 mi
- 09/06/2026156,317 mi+32,727 mi
Average of roughly 29,674 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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