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BV53 CGX

2003 Skoda Octavia · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 76,462 miles on the clock, averaging 5,049 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV53 CGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,462
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
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
5,049

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading76,462 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,049
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV53 CGX 25k38k51k64k76k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage76,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,462 miles
Since last MOT+2,279 miles
PASS
Mileage74,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,183 miles
Since last MOT+3,968 miles
PASS
Mileage70,215 miles
PASS
Mileage659,367 miles
Since last MOT+593,424 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,943 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage60,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,310 miles
Since last MOT+7,026 miles
PASS
Mileage53,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,625 miles
PASS
Mileage46,659 miles
Since last MOT+8,105 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,554 miles
Since last MOT+7,779 miles
PASS
Mileage30,775 miles
Since last MOT+5,916 miles
PASS
Mileage24,859 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 CGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BV53 CGX

What car is BV53 CGX?

BV53 CGX is a black Skoda Octavia, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BV53 CGX?

The last recorded mileage for BV53 CGX was 76,462 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV53 CGX passed its MOT?

BV53 CGX has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2017.

Is BV53 CGX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV53 CGX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BV53 CGX?

BV53 CGX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.