Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 159,361 miles on the clock, averaging 10,192 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BU51 BVB
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 159,361 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,192 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BU51 BVB |
| Make | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BU — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About BU51 BVB
What car is BU51 BVB?
BU51 BVB is a red Skoda Octavia, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2001.
What is the mileage of BU51 BVB?
The last recorded mileage for BU51 BVB was 159,361 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BU51 BVB passed its MOT?
BU51 BVB has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2017.
Is BU51 BVB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU51 BVB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BU51 BVB?
BU51 BVB is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.