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LX53 HDV

2003 Skoda Octavia · Petrol · 1781cc

Blue Registered in Sidcup, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 119,185 miles on the clock, averaging 12,531 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LX53 HDV

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,185
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,531

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 reading119,185 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year12,531
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LX53 HDV 28k51k74k96k119k '06'13'11

Check LX53 HDV

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,185 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,182 miles
Since last MOT+10,199 miles
PASS
Mileage108,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,983 miles
Since last MOT+13,231 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,752 miles
Since last MOT+14,182 miles
PASS
Mileage81,570 miles
Since last MOT+6,964 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,606 miles
Since last MOT+11,042 miles
PASS
Mileage63,564 miles
Since last MOT+17,720 miles
PASS
Mileage45,844 miles
Since last MOT+17,513 miles
PASS
Mileage28,331 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 HDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 HDV

What car is LX53 HDV?

LX53 HDV is an blue Skoda Octavia, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 HDV?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 HDV was 119,185 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 HDV passed its MOT?

LX53 HDV has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2013.

Is LX53 HDV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 HDV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LX53 HDV?

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