Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Skoda Octavia Petrol 1781cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 106,403 miles on the clock, averaging 7,562 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for OV53 VCL
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 106,403 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,562 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV53 VCL |
| Make | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About OV53 VCL
What car is OV53 VCL?
OV53 VCL is an silver Skoda Octavia, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV53 VCL?
The last recorded mileage for OV53 VCL was 106,403 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV53 VCL passed its MOT?
OV53 VCL has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2016.
Is OV53 VCL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 VCL 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 OV53 VCL?
OV53 VCL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.