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LX53 EVR

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Sidcup, London · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 156,186 miles on the clock, averaging 7,384 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LX53 EVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,186
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,384

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading156,186 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,384
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 EVR 72k93k114k135k156k '05'17'10

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,186 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,185 miles
Since last MOT+6,155 miles
PASS
Mileage150,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,030 miles
Since last MOT+8,321 miles
PASS
Mileage141,709 miles
Since last MOT+8,630 miles
PASS
Mileage133,079 miles
Since last MOT+3,541 miles
PASS
Mileage129,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,538 miles
Since last MOT+4,599 miles
PASS
Mileage124,939 miles
Since last MOT+7,844 miles
PASS
Mileage117,095 miles
PASS
Mileage170,478 miles
Since last MOT+10,844 miles
PASS
Mileage159,634 miles
Since last MOT+7,676 miles
PASS
Mileage151,958 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,956 miles
Since last MOT+11,026 miles
PASS
Mileage140,930 miles
Since last MOT+12,209 miles
PASS
Mileage128,721 miles
Since last MOT+18,637 miles
PASS
Mileage110,084 miles
Since last MOT+7,653 miles
PASS
Mileage102,431 miles
Since last MOT+19,860 miles
PASS
Mileage82,571 miles
Since last MOT+11,071 miles
PASS
Mileage71,500 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LX53 EVR

What car is LX53 EVR?

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

What is the mileage of LX53 EVR?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 EVR was 156,186 miles, recorded on 4 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 EVR passed its MOT?

LX53 EVR has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2017.

Is LX53 EVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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