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OU53 HJZ

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 162,019 miles on the clock, averaging 12,042 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OU53 HJZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,019
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,042

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,019 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year12,042
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU53 HJZ 50k78k106k134k162k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,019 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,017 miles
Since last MOT+32,199 miles
PASS
Mileage129,818 miles
Since last MOT+26,561 miles
PASS
Mileage103,257 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage98,925 miles
Since last MOT+8,002 miles
PASS
Mileage90,923 miles
Since last MOT+7,991 miles
PASS
Mileage82,932 miles
Since last MOT+6,893 miles
PASS
Mileage76,039 miles
Since last MOT+8,078 miles
PASS
Mileage67,961 miles
Since last MOT+10,165 miles
PASS
Mileage57,796 miles
Since last MOT+7,780 miles
PASS
Mileage50,016 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OU53 HJZ

What car is OU53 HJZ?

OU53 HJZ is an grey Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OU53 HJZ?

The last recorded mileage for OU53 HJZ was 162,019 miles, recorded on 4 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU53 HJZ passed its MOT?

OU53 HJZ has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 4 Jan 2016.

Is OU53 HJZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU53 HJZ 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 OU53 HJZ?

OU53 HJZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.