Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2005 Skoda Octavia Petrol 1781cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 109,088 miles on the clock, averaging 9,134 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TSI engine is known for potential faults (not bgu-confirmed as common).
MOT & Mileage History for ML05 DFA
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 109,088 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 9,134 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Potential Faults (Not BGU-Confirmed as Common)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML05 DFA |
| Make | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About ML05 DFA
What car is ML05 DFA?
ML05 DFA is an black Skoda Octavia, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.
What is the mileage of ML05 DFA?
The last recorded mileage for ML05 DFA was 109,088 miles, recorded on 17 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML05 DFA passed its MOT?
ML05 DFA has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Jul 2018.
Is ML05 DFA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML05 DFA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is ML05 DFA?
ML05 DFA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.