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FV53 UTE

2003 Skoda Octavia · Petrol · 1781cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 91,161 miles on the clock, averaging 10,243 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FV53 UTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
10,243

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading91,161 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,988
Average per year10,243
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FV53 UTE 29k45k60k76k91k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,161 miles
Since last MOT+4,988 miles
PASS
Mileage86,173 miles
Since last MOT+7,745 miles
PASS
Mileage78,428 miles
Since last MOT+10,680 miles
PASS
Mileage67,748 miles
Since last MOT+11,928 miles
PASS
Mileage55,820 miles
Since last MOT+13,403 miles
PASS
Mileage42,417 miles
Since last MOT+13,211 miles
PASS
Mileage29,206 miles
Since last MOT+181 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,025 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 UTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 UTE

What car is FV53 UTE?

FV53 UTE is an blue Skoda Octavia, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV53 UTE?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 UTE was 91,161 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 UTE passed its MOT?

FV53 UTE has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Dec 2012.

Is FV53 UTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 UTE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FV53 UTE?

FV53 UTE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.