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BP53 ECT

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 3 (57% pass rate). It has 288,962 miles on the clock, averaging 36,664 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BP53 ECT

MOT Status
Due date passed
288,962
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
36,664

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading288,962 miles
Reading date
Miles last year47,446
Average per year36,664
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BP53 ECT 177k205k233k261k289k '06'09'07

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage288,962 miles
Since last MOT+47,446 miles
PASS
Mileage241,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage241,516 miles
Since last MOT+31,472 miles
PASS
Mileage210,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage210,044 miles
Since last MOT+32,745 miles
PASS
Mileage177,299 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,132 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 ECT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BP53 ECT

What car is BP53 ECT?

BP53 ECT is a black Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BP53 ECT?

The last recorded mileage for BP53 ECT was 288,962 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP53 ECT passed its MOT?

BP53 ECT has had 7 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (4 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2009.

Is BP53 ECT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 ECT 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 BP53 ECT?

BP53 ECT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.