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AE53 BVL

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 2003 Skoda Octavia Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 153,847 miles on the clock, averaging 8,747 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 BVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,847
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,747

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,847 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,747
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 BVL 29k60k92k123k154k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,847 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,847 miles
Since last MOT+12,847 miles
PASS
Mileage141,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,000 miles
Since last MOT+14,953 miles
PASS
Mileage126,047 miles
Since last MOT+5,937 miles
PASS
Mileage120,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage113,457 miles
Since last MOT+10,633 miles
PASS
Mileage102,824 miles
Since last MOT+7,849 miles
PASS
Mileage94,975 miles
Since last MOT+6,612 miles
PASS
Mileage88,363 miles
Since last MOT+5,703 miles
PASS
Mileage82,660 miles
Since last MOT+6,680 miles
PASS
Mileage75,980 miles
Since last MOT+7,695 miles
PASS
Mileage68,285 miles
Since last MOT+7,412 miles
PASS
Mileage60,873 miles
Since last MOT+8,491 miles
PASS
Mileage52,382 miles
Since last MOT+9,963 miles
PASS
Mileage42,419 miles
Since last MOT+13,053 miles
PASS
Mileage29,366 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AE53 BVL

What car is AE53 BVL?

AE53 BVL is an blue Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AE53 BVL?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 BVL was 153,847 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 BVL passed its MOT?

AE53 BVL has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2020.

Is AE53 BVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 BVL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AE53 BVL?

AE53 BVL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.