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AE53 BXL

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 85,146 miles on the clock, averaging 6,082 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE53 BXL

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,146
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,082

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,146 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,465
Average per year6,082
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE53 BXL 20k37k53k69k85k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,465 miles
PASS
Mileage79,681 miles
Since last MOT+3,717 miles
PASS
Mileage75,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,964 miles
Since last MOT+3,301 miles
PASS
Mileage72,663 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,598 miles
Since last MOT+7,049 miles
PASS
Mileage65,549 miles
Since last MOT+6,251 miles
PASS
Mileage59,298 miles
Since last MOT+7,186 miles
PASS
Mileage52,112 miles
Since last MOT+8,652 miles
PASS
Mileage43,460 miles
Since last MOT+5,416 miles
PASS
Mileage38,044 miles
Since last MOT+6,512 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,532 miles
Since last MOT+5,693 miles
PASS
Mileage25,839 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,488 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 BXL
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 BXL

What car is AE53 BXL?

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

What is the mileage of AE53 BXL?

The last recorded mileage for AE53 BXL was 85,146 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE53 BXL passed its MOT?

AE53 BXL has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2017.

Is AE53 BXL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE53 BXL 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 BXL?

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