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At a glance
This 2005 Skoda Octavia Diesel 1968cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 118,953 miles on the clock, averaging 10,184 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for no qualifying engine-specific faults documented for cbaa.
MOT & Mileage History for BL05 EFM
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 118,953 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,943 |
| Average per year | 10,184 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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No qualifying engine-specific faults documented for CBAA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL05 EFM |
| Make | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About BL05 EFM
What car is BL05 EFM?
BL05 EFM is a grey Skoda Octavia, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of BL05 EFM?
The last recorded mileage for BL05 EFM was 118,953 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL05 EFM passed its MOT?
BL05 EFM has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2016.
Is BL05 EFM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL05 EFM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BL05 EFM?
BL05 EFM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.