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SY55 USM

2005 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 97,363 miles on the clock, averaging 4,891 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY55 USM

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,363
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,891

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading97,363 miles
Reading date
Miles last year182
Average per year4,891
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY55 USM 24k42k61k79k97k '08'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,363 miles
Since last MOT+182 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,181 miles
Since last MOT+5,535 miles
PASS
Mileage91,646 miles
Since last MOT+3,472 miles
PASS
Mileage88,174 miles
Since last MOT+2,990 miles
PASS
Mileage85,184 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage82,326 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,326 miles
Since last MOT+4,249 miles
PASS
Mileage78,077 miles
Since last MOT+5,119 miles
PASS
Mileage72,958 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage68,226 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,226 miles
Since last MOT+4,781 miles
PASS
Mileage63,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,445 miles
Since last MOT+4,868 miles
PASS
Mileage58,577 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage53,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,545 miles
PASS
Mileage47,712 miles
Since last MOT+6,029 miles
PASS
Mileage41,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,883 miles
PASS
Mileage35,800 miles
Since last MOT+5,576 miles
PASS
Mileage30,224 miles
Since last MOT+6,427 miles
PASS
Mileage23,797 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 USM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SY55 USM

What car is SY55 USM?

SY55 USM is an beige Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY55 USM?

The last recorded mileage for SY55 USM was 97,363 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY55 USM passed its MOT?

SY55 USM has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2023.

Is SY55 USM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY55 USM 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 SY55 USM?

SY55 USM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.