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BL53 SXF

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 278,440 miles on the clock, averaging 24,166 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL53 SXF

MOT Status
Due date passed
278,440
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
24,166

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading278,440 miles
Reading date
Average per year24,166
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL53 SXF 77k127k178k228k278k '05'14'09

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage278,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage278,440 miles
Since last MOT+13,445 miles
PASS
Mileage264,995 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage264,992 miles
Since last MOT+11,011 miles
PASS
Mileage253,981 miles
Since last MOT+18,514 miles
PASS
Mileage235,467 miles
Since last MOT+393 miles
FAIL
Mileage235,074 miles
Since last MOT+32,224 miles
PASS
Mileage202,850 miles
Since last MOT+24,623 miles
PASS
Mileage178,227 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,197 miles
Since last MOT+32,971 miles
PASS
Mileage145,226 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,215 miles
Since last MOT+37,015 miles
PASS
Mileage108,200 miles
Since last MOT+376 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,824 miles
Since last MOT+30,865 miles
PASS
Mileage76,959 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 SXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BL53 SXF

What car is BL53 SXF?

BL53 SXF is a silver Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL53 SXF?

The last recorded mileage for BL53 SXF was 278,440 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL53 SXF passed its MOT?

BL53 SXF has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2014.

Is BL53 SXF ULEZ compliant?

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

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