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GV53 GNZ

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 145,949 miles on the clock, averaging 8,616 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV53 GNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,949
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,616

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,949 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,568
Average per year8,616
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV53 GNZ 30k59k88k117k146k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,949 miles
Since last MOT+18,568 miles
PASS
Mileage127,381 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,370 miles
Since last MOT+18,226 miles
PASS
Mileage109,144 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,142 miles
Since last MOT+16,698 miles
PASS
Mileage92,444 miles
Since last MOT+8,417 miles
PASS
Mileage84,027 miles
Since last MOT+2,821 miles
PASS
Mileage81,206 miles
Since last MOT+1,445 miles
PASS
Mileage79,761 miles
Since last MOT+239 miles
PASS
Mileage79,522 miles
Since last MOT+7,806 miles
PASS
Mileage71,716 miles
Since last MOT+9,763 miles
PASS
Mileage61,953 miles
Since last MOT+9,397 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,556 miles
Since last MOT+9,691 miles
PASS
Mileage42,865 miles
Since last MOT+12,785 miles
PASS
Mileage30,080 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 GNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About GV53 GNZ

What car is GV53 GNZ?

GV53 GNZ is a grey Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Brighton in 2003.

What is the mileage of GV53 GNZ?

The last recorded mileage for GV53 GNZ was 145,949 miles, recorded on 8 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV53 GNZ passed its MOT?

GV53 GNZ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2020.

Is GV53 GNZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV53 GNZ 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 GV53 GNZ?

GV53 GNZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.