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LX53 FDE

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 195,707 miles on the clock, averaging 17,670 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LX53 FDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,707
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
17,670

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 reading195,707 miles
Reading date
Miles last year26,268
Average per year17,670
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LX53 FDE 54k90k125k160k196k '06'14'11

Check LX53 FDE

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage195,707 miles
Since last MOT+26,268 miles
PASS
Mileage169,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,439 miles
Since last MOT+21,187 miles
PASS
Mileage148,252 miles
Since last MOT+19,844 miles
PASS
Mileage128,408 miles
Since last MOT+19,801 miles
PASS
Mileage108,607 miles
Since last MOT+16,710 miles
PASS
Mileage91,897 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,895 miles
Since last MOT+16,855 miles
PASS
Mileage75,040 miles
Since last MOT+20,791 miles
PASS
Mileage54,249 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LX53 FDE

What car is LX53 FDE?

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

What is the mileage of LX53 FDE?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 FDE was 195,707 miles, recorded on 3 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 FDE passed its MOT?

LX53 FDE has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 3 Sep 2014.

Is LX53 FDE ULEZ compliant?

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

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