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PY54 EVJ

2005 Skoda Octavia · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 108,223 miles on the clock, averaging 4,939 miles per year, well below 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 PY54 EVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,223
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,939

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading108,223 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,939
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY54 EVJ 25k46k66k87k108k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,223 miles
Since last MOT+4,187 miles
PASS
Mileage104,036 miles
Since last MOT+5,630 miles
PASS
Mileage98,406 miles
Since last MOT+7,822 miles
PASS
Mileage90,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,584 miles
Since last MOT+2,911 miles
PASS
Mileage87,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,673 miles
Since last MOT+5,004 miles
PASS
Mileage82,669 miles
Since last MOT+3,751 miles
PASS
Mileage78,918 miles
Since last MOT+4,215 miles
PASS
Mileage74,703 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,702 miles
Since last MOT+4,293 miles
PASS
Mileage70,409 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,404 miles
Since last MOT+4,380 miles
PASS
Mileage66,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,255 miles
PASS
Mileage60,769 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,759 miles
Since last MOT+9,701 miles
PASS
Mileage51,058 miles
Since last MOT+3,901 miles
PASS
Mileage47,157 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage41,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,845 miles
PASS
Mileage36,905 miles
Since last MOT+5,549 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,356 miles
Since last MOT+952 miles
PASS
Mileage30,404 miles
Since last MOT+5,769 miles
PASS
Mileage24,635 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 EVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About PY54 EVJ

What car is PY54 EVJ?

PY54 EVJ is a black Skoda Octavia, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2005.

What is the mileage of PY54 EVJ?

The last recorded mileage for PY54 EVJ was 108,223 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY54 EVJ passed its MOT?

PY54 EVJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2025.

Is PY54 EVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY54 EVJ 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 PY54 EVJ?

PY54 EVJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.