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FJ53 VEH

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 137,637 miles on the clock, averaging 10,735 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 VEH

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,637
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,735

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading137,637 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year10,735
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FJ53 VEH 30k57k84k111k138k '06'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,637 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,633 miles
Since last MOT+10,875 miles
PASS
Mileage126,758 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,755 miles
Since last MOT+13,112 miles
PASS
Mileage113,643 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,642 miles
Since last MOT+8,730 miles
PASS
Mileage104,912 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,909 miles
Since last MOT+9,134 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,775 miles
Since last MOT+10,179 miles
PASS
Mileage85,596 miles
Since last MOT+12,185 miles
PASS
Mileage73,411 miles
Since last MOT+9,737 miles
PASS
Mileage63,674 miles
Since last MOT+9,308 miles
PASS
Mileage54,366 miles
Since last MOT+13,085 miles
PASS
Mileage41,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,281 miles
Since last MOT+10,950 miles
PASS
Mileage30,331 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VEH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 VEH

What car is FJ53 VEH?

FJ53 VEH is an blue Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 VEH?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 VEH was 137,637 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 VEH passed its MOT?

FJ53 VEH has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2016.

Is FJ53 VEH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 VEH 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 FJ53 VEH?

FJ53 VEH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.