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RY05 LHU

2005 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 165,752 miles on the clock, averaging 5,677 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RY05 LHU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
165,752
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2008
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
5,677

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading165,752 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year5,677
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY05 LHU 65k90k115k141k166k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,752 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,743 miles
Since last MOT+7,125 miles
PASS
Mileage158,618 miles
Since last MOT+729 miles
PASS
Mileage157,889 miles
Since last MOT+1,674 miles
PASS
Mileage156,215 miles
Since last MOT+924 miles
PASS
Mileage155,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,291 miles
Since last MOT+430 miles
PASS
Mileage154,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,861 miles
Since last MOT+1,177 miles
PASS
Mileage153,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,684 miles
Since last MOT+634 miles
PASS
Mileage153,050 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,049 miles
Since last MOT+1,957 miles
PASS
Mileage151,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,092 miles
Since last MOT+1,748 miles
PASS
Mileage149,344 miles
Since last MOT+1,208 miles
PASS
Mileage148,136 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,136 miles
Since last MOT+5,901 miles
PASS
Mileage142,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,235 miles
Since last MOT+8,472 miles
PASS
Mileage133,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,763 miles
Since last MOT+7,255 miles
PASS
Mileage126,508 miles
Since last MOT+8,177 miles
PASS
Mileage118,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,331 miles
Since last MOT+9,136 miles
PASS
Mileage109,195 miles
Since last MOT+8,259 miles
PASS
Mileage100,936 miles
Since last MOT+9,896 miles
PASS
Mileage91,040 miles
Since last MOT+26,037 miles
PASS
Mileage65,003 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 LHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RY05 LHU

What car is RY05 LHU?

RY05 LHU is an grey Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RY05 LHU?

The last recorded mileage for RY05 LHU was 165,752 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY05 LHU passed its MOT?

RY05 LHU has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2026.

Is RY05 LHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY05 LHU 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 RY05 LHU?

RY05 LHU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.