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EL54 KAR

2012 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 14 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 2012 Skoda Octavia Diesel 1968cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 167,429 miles on the clock, averaging 13,130 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 EL54 KAR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
167,429
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2015
100%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
13,130

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,429 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,083
Average per year13,130
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EL54 KAR 34k67k101k134k167k '15'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,429 miles
Since last MOT+19,083 miles
PASS
Mileage148,346 miles
Since last MOT+18,583 miles
PASS
Mileage129,763 miles
Since last MOT+12,890 miles
PASS
Mileage116,873 miles
Since last MOT+25,738 miles
PASS
Mileage91,135 miles
Since last MOT+13,607 miles
PASS
Mileage77,528 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
PASS
Mileage71,180 miles
Since last MOT+6,815 miles
PASS
Mileage64,365 miles
Since last MOT+8,975 miles
PASS
Mileage55,390 miles
Since last MOT+8,590 miles
PASS
Mileage46,800 miles
Since last MOT+12,848 miles
PASS
Mileage33,952 miles

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No qualifying engine-specific faults documented for CBAA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL54 KAR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2012
First registered
Area codeEL — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About EL54 KAR

What car is EL54 KAR?

EL54 KAR is an black Skoda Octavia, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2012.

What is the mileage of EL54 KAR?

The last recorded mileage for EL54 KAR was 167,429 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EL54 KAR passed its MOT?

EL54 KAR has had 11 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (11 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2025.

Is EL54 KAR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EL54 KAR is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2012, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EL54 KAR?

EL54 KAR is approximately 14 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.