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LX53 EVC

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Sidcup, London · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 100,178 miles on the clock, averaging 3,790 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LX53 EVC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
100,178
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
3,790

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading100,178 miles
Reading date
Miles last year341
Average per year3,790
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 EVC 28k46k64k82k100k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,178 miles
Since last MOT+341 miles
PASS
Mileage99,837 miles
Since last MOT+448 miles
PASS
Mileage99,389 miles
Since last MOT+912 miles
PASS
Mileage98,477 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,470 miles
Since last MOT+2,869 miles
PASS
Mileage95,601 miles
Since last MOT+734 miles
PASS
Mileage94,867 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,847 miles
Since last MOT+2,922 miles
PASS
Mileage91,925 miles
Since last MOT+2,033 miles
PASS
Mileage89,892 miles
Since last MOT+3,950 miles
PASS
Mileage85,942 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,938 miles
Since last MOT+4,084 miles
PASS
Mileage81,854 miles
Since last MOT+3,061 miles
PASS
Mileage78,793 miles
Since last MOT+2,689 miles
PASS
Mileage76,104 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,098 miles
Since last MOT+3,351 miles
PASS
Mileage72,747 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,743 miles
Since last MOT+7,005 miles
PASS
Mileage65,738 miles
Since last MOT+6,189 miles
PASS
Mileage59,549 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,485 miles
Since last MOT+6,330 miles
PASS
Mileage53,155 miles
Since last MOT+7,990 miles
PASS
Mileage45,165 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,139 miles
Since last MOT+3,734 miles
PASS
Mileage41,405 miles
Since last MOT+13,469 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,936 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 EVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 EVC

What car is LX53 EVC?

LX53 EVC is an blue Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 EVC?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 EVC was 100,178 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 EVC passed its MOT?

LX53 EVC has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2025.

Is LX53 EVC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 EVC 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 LX53 EVC?

LX53 EVC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.