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FH53 BYF

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 175,900 miles on the clock, averaging 10,475 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 BYF

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,900
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,475

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 reading175,900 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,475
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 BYF 75k100k126k151k176k '07'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,900 miles
Since last MOT+12,437 miles
PASS
Mileage163,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,090 miles
PASS
Mileage158,373 miles
Since last MOT+4,993 miles
PASS
Mileage153,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,380 miles
Since last MOT+30,618 miles
PASS
Mileage122,762 miles
Since last MOT+18,908 miles
PASS
Mileage103,854 miles
Since last MOT+3,214 miles
PASS
Mileage100,640 miles
Since last MOT+6,307 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,333 miles
Since last MOT+11,955 miles
PASS
Mileage82,378 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage75,297 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 BYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlue
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 BYF

What car is FH53 BYF?

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

What is the mileage of FH53 BYF?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 BYF was 175,900 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 BYF passed its MOT?

FH53 BYF has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2016.

Is FH53 BYF ULEZ compliant?

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

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