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BU51 BMY

2001 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2001 Skoda Octavia Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 10 (47% pass rate). It has 178,055 miles on the clock, averaging 8,326 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BU51 BMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,055
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
47%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 10 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,326

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading178,055 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year8,326
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BU51 BMY 93k115k136k157k178k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,055 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,049 miles
Since last MOT+5,880 miles
PASS
Mileage172,169 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,062 miles
Since last MOT+5,424 miles
PASS
Mileage166,638 miles
Since last MOT+9,158 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,480 miles
Since last MOT+12,111 miles
PASS
Mileage145,369 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,363 miles
Since last MOT+13,647 miles
PASS
Mileage134,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,716 miles
Since last MOT+5,699 miles
PASS
Mileage129,017 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,010 miles
Since last MOT+8,475 miles
PASS
Mileage120,535 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,531 miles
Since last MOT+8,643 miles
PASS
Mileage111,888 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,887 miles
Since last MOT+10,208 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,679 miles
Since last MOT+8,175 miles
PASS
Mileage93,504 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,453 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 BMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeBU — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About BU51 BMY

What car is BU51 BMY?

BU51 BMY is a red Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.

What is the mileage of BU51 BMY?

The last recorded mileage for BU51 BMY was 178,055 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BU51 BMY passed its MOT?

BU51 BMY has had 19 MOT tests with a 47% pass rate (9 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2016.

Is BU51 BMY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU51 BMY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BU51 BMY?

BU51 BMY is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.