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AF53 BUA

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 193,177 miles on the clock, averaging 8,000 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AF53 BUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,177
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,000

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 reading193,177 miles
Reading date
Miles last year481
Average per year8,000
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF53 BUA 65k97k129k161k193k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,177 miles
Since last MOT+481 miles
PASS
Mileage192,696 miles
Since last MOT+306 miles
PASS
Mileage192,390 miles
Since last MOT+338 miles
PASS
Mileage192,052 miles
Since last MOT+761 miles
PASS
Mileage191,291 miles
Since last MOT+1,711 miles
PASS
Mileage189,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,673 miles
PASS
Mileage186,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,907 miles
Since last MOT+8,897 miles
PASS
Mileage178,010 miles
Since last MOT+9,271 miles
PASS
Mileage168,739 miles
Since last MOT+8,466 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,273 miles
Since last MOT+9,823 miles
PASS
Mileage150,450 miles
Since last MOT+9,839 miles
PASS
Mileage140,611 miles
Since last MOT+7,462 miles
PASS
Mileage133,149 miles
Since last MOT+11,126 miles
PASS
Mileage122,023 miles
Since last MOT+15,882 miles
PASS
Mileage106,141 miles
Since last MOT+19,527 miles
PASS
Mileage86,614 miles
Since last MOT+22,068 miles
PASS
Mileage64,546 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 BUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AF53 BUA

What car is AF53 BUA?

AF53 BUA is an blue Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AF53 BUA?

The last recorded mileage for AF53 BUA was 193,177 miles, recorded on 15 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF53 BUA passed its MOT?

AF53 BUA has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2023.

Is AF53 BUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF53 BUA 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 AF53 BUA?

AF53 BUA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.