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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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 196,260 miles on the clock, averaging 10,487 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RY05 LJA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 196,260 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,825 |
| Average per year | 10,487 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RY05 LJA |
| Make | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RY05 LJA
What car is RY05 LJA?
RY05 LJA is an black Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RY05 LJA?
The last recorded mileage for RY05 LJA was 196,260 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY05 LJA passed its MOT?
RY05 LJA has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 18 Jan 2022.
Is RY05 LJA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY05 LJA 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 LJA?
RY05 LJA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.