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CU53 DYG

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 115,007 miles on the clock, averaging 6,317 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CU53 DYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,007
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,317

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 reading115,007 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,389
Average per year6,317
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CU53 DYG 19k43k67k91k115k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage115,007 miles
Since last MOT+5,389 miles
PASS
Mileage109,618 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,615 miles
Since last MOT+4,921 miles
PASS
Mileage104,694 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,686 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,670 miles
Since last MOT+4,254 miles
PASS
Mileage100,416 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,415 miles
Since last MOT+5,780 miles
PASS
Mileage94,635 miles
Since last MOT+7,378 miles
PASS
Mileage87,257 miles
Since last MOT+6,705 miles
PASS
Mileage80,552 miles
Since last MOT+7,225 miles
PASS
Mileage73,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,327 miles
Since last MOT+11,462 miles
PASS
Mileage61,865 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,863 miles
Since last MOT+13,775 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,088 miles
Since last MOT+7,551 miles
PASS
Mileage40,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,537 miles
Since last MOT+5,581 miles
PASS
Mileage34,956 miles
Since last MOT+5,140 miles
PASS
Mileage29,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,816 miles
Since last MOT+4,440 miles
PASS
Mileage25,376 miles
Since last MOT+2,820 miles
PASS
Mileage22,556 miles
Since last MOT+3,478 miles
PASS
Mileage19,078 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 DYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About CU53 DYG

What car is CU53 DYG?

CU53 DYG is a blue Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Swansea in 2003.

What is the mileage of CU53 DYG?

The last recorded mileage for CU53 DYG was 115,007 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CU53 DYG passed its MOT?

CU53 DYG has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 28 Oct 2021.

Is CU53 DYG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU53 DYG 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 CU53 DYG?

CU53 DYG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.