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SM55 BBX

2005 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1968cc

Beige Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBeige
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 1968cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 167,593 miles on the clock, averaging 16,420 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for no qualifying engine-specific faults documented for cbaa.

MOT & Mileage History for SM55 BBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,593
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
16,420

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,593 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year16,420
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM55 BBX 35k68k101k135k168k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,593 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,592 miles
Since last MOT+3,268 miles
PASS
Mileage164,324 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,323 miles
Since last MOT+14,848 miles
PASS
Mileage149,475 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,473 miles
Since last MOT+20,696 miles
PASS
Mileage128,777 miles
Since last MOT+22,165 miles
PASS
Mileage106,612 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,610 miles
Since last MOT+17,672 miles
PASS
Mileage88,938 miles
Since last MOT+18,714 miles
PASS
Mileage70,224 miles
Since last MOT+22,058 miles
PASS
Mileage48,166 miles
Since last MOT+12,839 miles
PASS
Mileage35,327 miles

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No qualifying engine-specific faults documented for CBAA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 BBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SM55 BBX

What car is SM55 BBX?

SM55 BBX is an beige Skoda Octavia, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM55 BBX?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 BBX was 167,593 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 BBX passed its MOT?

SM55 BBX has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2017.

Is SM55 BBX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM55 BBX 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 SM55 BBX?

SM55 BBX is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.