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PL05 KZU

2005 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 183,129 miles on the clock, averaging 15,936 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL05 KZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,129
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
15,936

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,129 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year15,936
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL05 KZU 26k65k105k144k183k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,129 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,126 miles
Since last MOT+15,582 miles
PASS
Mileage167,544 miles
Since last MOT+302 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,242 miles
Since last MOT+12,116 miles
PASS
Mileage155,126 miles
Since last MOT+16,376 miles
PASS
Mileage138,750 miles
Since last MOT+241 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,509 miles
Since last MOT+15,987 miles
PASS
Mileage122,522 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,519 miles
Since last MOT+21,445 miles
PASS
Mileage101,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,074 miles
Since last MOT+17,592 miles
PASS
Mileage83,482 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,470 miles
Since last MOT+20,275 miles
PASS
Mileage63,195 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,182 miles
Since last MOT+23,791 miles
PASS
Mileage39,391 miles
Since last MOT+7,043 miles
PASS
Mileage32,348 miles
Since last MOT+6,074 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,274 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 KZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PL05 KZU

What car is PL05 KZU?

PL05 KZU is a red Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PL05 KZU?

The last recorded mileage for PL05 KZU was 183,129 miles, recorded on 4 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL05 KZU passed its MOT?

PL05 KZU has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2018.

Is PL05 KZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL05 KZU 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 PL05 KZU?

PL05 KZU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.