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OY05 TAU

2005 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 33,842 miles on the clock, averaging 1,766 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OY05 TAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
33,842
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
100%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
1,766

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading33,842 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,300
Average per year1,766
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY05 TAU 9k15k21k28k34k '08'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage33,842 miles
Since last MOT+5,300 miles
PASS
Mileage28,542 miles
Since last MOT+3,831 miles
PASS
Mileage24,711 miles
Since last MOT+1,591 miles
PASS
Mileage23,120 miles
Since last MOT+1,046 miles
PASS
Mileage22,074 miles
Since last MOT+664 miles
PASS
Mileage21,410 miles
Since last MOT+1,506 miles
PASS
Mileage19,904 miles
Since last MOT+1,252 miles
PASS
Mileage18,652 miles
Since last MOT+768 miles
PASS
Mileage17,884 miles
Since last MOT+928 miles
PASS
Mileage16,956 miles
Since last MOT+847 miles
PASS
Mileage16,109 miles
Since last MOT+1,622 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1,493 miles
PASS
Mileage12,994 miles
Since last MOT+1,831 miles
PASS
Mileage11,163 miles
Since last MOT+2,010 miles
PASS
Mileage9,153 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 TAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About OY05 TAU

What car is OY05 TAU?

OY05 TAU is an grey Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OY05 TAU?

The last recorded mileage for OY05 TAU was 33,842 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY05 TAU passed its MOT?

OY05 TAU has had 15 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (15 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2022.

Is OY05 TAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY05 TAU 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 OY05 TAU?

OY05 TAU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.