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BL53 EGZ

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1786cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1786cc
ColourBlack
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 1786cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 415,008 miles on the clock, averaging 28,200 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL53 EGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
415,008
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
28,200

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading415,008 miles
Reading date
Miles last year179,062
Average per year28,200
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL53 EGZ 108k185k261k338k415k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage415,008 miles
Since last MOT+179,062 miles
PASS
Mileage235,946 miles
Since last MOT+7,280 miles
PASS
Mileage228,666 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage228,664 miles
Since last MOT+9,200 miles
PASS
Mileage219,464 miles
Since last MOT+349 miles
FAIL
Mileage219,115 miles
Since last MOT+11,245 miles
PASS
Mileage207,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage207,870 miles
Since last MOT+8,278 miles
PASS
Mileage199,592 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,583 miles
Since last MOT+7,829 miles
PASS
Mileage191,754 miles
Since last MOT+10,371 miles
PASS
Mileage181,383 miles
Since last MOT+13,648 miles
PASS
Mileage167,735 miles
Since last MOT+339 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,396 miles
Since last MOT+23,958 miles
PASS
Mileage143,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,438 miles
Since last MOT+35,559 miles
PASS
Mileage107,879 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 EGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1786cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BL53 EGZ

What car is BL53 EGZ?

BL53 EGZ is a black Skoda Octavia, diesel (1786cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL53 EGZ?

The last recorded mileage for BL53 EGZ was 415,008 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL53 EGZ passed its MOT?

BL53 EGZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2017.

Is BL53 EGZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 EGZ 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 BL53 EGZ?

BL53 EGZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.