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FN53 GVE

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 142,845 miles on the clock, averaging 8,813 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FN53 GVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,845
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,813

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading142,845 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,813
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN53 GVE 46k70k94k119k143k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,845 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
PASS
Mileage138,670 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,669 miles
Since last MOT+6,416 miles
PASS
Mileage132,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,253 miles
Since last MOT+8,486 miles
PASS
Mileage123,767 miles
Since last MOT+8,576 miles
PASS
Mileage115,191 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,161 miles
Since last MOT+6,815 miles
PASS
Mileage108,346 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,343 miles
Since last MOT+7,654 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,689 miles
Since last MOT+10,721 miles
PASS
Mileage89,968 miles
Since last MOT+9,614 miles
PASS
Mileage80,354 miles
Since last MOT+10,908 miles
PASS
Mileage69,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,446 miles
Since last MOT+11,450 miles
PASS
Mileage57,996 miles
Since last MOT+12,346 miles
PASS
Mileage45,650 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 GVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FN53 GVE

What car is FN53 GVE?

FN53 GVE is an silver Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FN53 GVE?

The last recorded mileage for FN53 GVE was 142,845 miles, recorded on 11 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN53 GVE passed its MOT?

FN53 GVE has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2018.

Is FN53 GVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN53 GVE 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 FN53 GVE?

FN53 GVE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.