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GL53 UWD

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 222,108 miles on the clock, averaging 10,674 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL53 UWD

MOT Status
Due date passed
222,108
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
10,674

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 reading222,108 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year10,674
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL53 UWD 53k96k138k180k222k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage222,108 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage222,097 miles
Since last MOT+5,452 miles
PASS
Mileage216,645 miles
Since last MOT+7,949 miles
PASS
Mileage208,696 miles
Since last MOT+5,353 miles
PASS
Mileage203,343 miles
Since last MOT+204 miles
FAIL
Mileage203,139 miles
Since last MOT+7,826 miles
PASS
Mileage195,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,313 miles
Since last MOT+8,397 miles
PASS
Mileage186,916 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage186,829 miles
Since last MOT+12,831 miles
PASS
Mileage173,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,998 miles
Since last MOT+5,648 miles
PASS
Mileage168,350 miles
Since last MOT+2,865 miles
PASS
Mileage165,485 miles
Since last MOT+4,257 miles
PASS
Mileage161,228 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,220 miles
Since last MOT+2,746 miles
PASS
Mileage158,474 miles
Since last MOT+10,718 miles
PASS
Mileage147,756 miles
Since last MOT+20,111 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,645 miles
Since last MOT+18,594 miles
PASS
Mileage109,051 miles
Since last MOT+19,160 miles
PASS
Mileage89,891 miles
Since last MOT+21,028 miles
PASS
Mileage68,863 miles
Since last MOT+15,460 miles
PASS
Mileage53,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,403 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 UWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GL53 UWD

What car is GL53 UWD?

GL53 UWD is a white Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2003.

What is the mileage of GL53 UWD?

The last recorded mileage for GL53 UWD was 222,108 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL53 UWD passed its MOT?

GL53 UWD has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2022.

Is GL53 UWD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL53 UWD 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 GL53 UWD?

GL53 UWD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.