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FH53 BLV

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 196,435 miles on the clock, averaging 16,357 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 BLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,435
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
16,357

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 reading196,435 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,873
Average per year16,357
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH53 BLV 54k89k125k161k196k '07'16'12

Check FH53 BLV

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,435 miles
Since last MOT+20,873 miles
PASS
Mileage175,562 miles
Since last MOT+16,679 miles
PASS
Mileage158,883 miles
Since last MOT+14,584 miles
PASS
Mileage144,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,299 miles
Since last MOT+16,157 miles
PASS
Mileage128,142 miles
Since last MOT+18,109 miles
PASS
Mileage110,033 miles
Since last MOT+17,968 miles
PASS
Mileage92,065 miles
Since last MOT+18,372 miles
PASS
Mileage73,693 miles
Since last MOT+20,158 miles
PASS
Mileage53,535 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 BLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 BLV

What car is FH53 BLV?

FH53 BLV is an silver Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH53 BLV?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 BLV was 196,435 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 BLV passed its MOT?

FH53 BLV has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Jan 2016.

Is FH53 BLV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH53 BLV 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 FH53 BLV?

FH53 BLV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.