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OV53 UNW

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 309,388 miles on the clock, averaging 40,962 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OV53 UNW

MOT Status
Due date passed
309,388
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2005
56%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
40,962

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 reading309,388 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28,312
Average per year40,962
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OV53 UNW 142k184k226k268k309k '05'09'07

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage309,388 miles
Since last MOT+28,312 miles
PASS
Mileage281,076 miles
Since last MOT+311 miles
FAIL
Mileage280,765 miles
Since last MOT+36,325 miles
PASS
Mileage244,440 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage244,425 miles
Since last MOT+44,024 miles
PASS
Mileage200,401 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,395 miles
Since last MOT+58,225 miles
PASS
Mileage142,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,170 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 UNW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 UNW

What car is OV53 UNW?

OV53 UNW is an blue Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV53 UNW?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 UNW was 309,388 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 UNW passed its MOT?

OV53 UNW has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Dec 2009.

Is OV53 UNW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 UNW 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 OV53 UNW?

OV53 UNW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.