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LX53 HDE

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 281,326 miles on the clock, averaging 25,215 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LX53 HDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
281,326
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
25,215

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading281,326 miles
Reading date
Miles last year180,446
Average per year25,215
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 HDE 95k142k188k235k281k '06'13'09

Check LX53 HDE

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage281,326 miles
Since last MOT+180,446 miles
PASS
Mileage100,880 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+17,611 miles
PASS
Mileage250,134 miles
Since last MOT+20,226 miles
PASS
Mileage229,908 miles
Since last MOT+10,113 miles
PASS
Mileage219,795 miles
Since last MOT+19,977 miles
PASS
Mileage199,818 miles
Since last MOT+18,502 miles
PASS
Mileage181,316 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,315 miles
Since last MOT+25,470 miles
PASS
Mileage155,845 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,843 miles
Since last MOT+30,237 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+13,128 miles
PASS
Mileage112,478 miles
Since last MOT+17,158 miles
PASS
Mileage95,320 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
PASS
Mileage95,265 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LX53 HDE

What car is LX53 HDE?

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

What is the mileage of LX53 HDE?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 HDE was 281,326 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 HDE passed its MOT?

LX53 HDE has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 28 Jun 2013.

Is LX53 HDE ULEZ compliant?

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

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