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DG55 BAU

2005 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 2005 Skoda Octavia Diesel 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 47,349 miles on the clock, averaging 2,057 miles per year, well below 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 DG55 BAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,349
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,057

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading47,349 miles
Reading date
Miles last year343
Average per year2,057
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DG55 BAU 11k20k29k38k47k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,349 miles
Since last MOT+343 miles
PASS
Mileage47,006 miles
Since last MOT+265 miles
PASS
Mileage46,741 miles
Since last MOT+228 miles
PASS
Mileage46,513 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,511 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
PASS
Mileage46,417 miles
Since last MOT+1,771 miles
PASS
Mileage44,646 miles
Since last MOT+2,622 miles
PASS
Mileage42,024 miles
Since last MOT+2,119 miles
PASS
Mileage39,905 miles
Since last MOT+2,383 miles
PASS
Mileage37,522 miles
Since last MOT+1,666 miles
PASS
Mileage35,856 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,852 miles
Since last MOT+1,708 miles
PASS
Mileage34,144 miles
Since last MOT+1,320 miles
PASS
Mileage32,824 miles
Since last MOT+3,258 miles
PASS
Mileage29,566 miles
Since last MOT+3,356 miles
PASS
Mileage26,210 miles
Since last MOT+2,561 miles
PASS
Mileage23,649 miles
Since last MOT+2,570 miles
PASS
Mileage21,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,547 miles
PASS
Mileage16,532 miles
Since last MOT+5,216 miles
PASS
Mileage11,316 miles

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No qualifying engine-specific faults documented for CBAA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeDG — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About DG55 BAU

What car is DG55 BAU?

DG55 BAU is a silver Skoda Octavia, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.

What is the mileage of DG55 BAU?

The last recorded mileage for DG55 BAU was 47,349 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DG55 BAU passed its MOT?

DG55 BAU has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2025.

Is DG55 BAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DG55 BAU 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 DG55 BAU?

DG55 BAU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.