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OY53 LBA

2003 Skoda Octavia · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 168,017 miles on the clock, averaging 12,569 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OY53 LBA

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,017
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,569

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 reading168,017 miles
Reading date
Miles last year948
Average per year12,569
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OY53 LBA 46k77k107k138k168k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,017 miles
Since last MOT+948 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,069 miles
Since last MOT+11,997 miles
PASS
Mileage155,072 miles
Since last MOT+13,007 miles
PASS
Mileage142,065 miles
Since last MOT+11,785 miles
PASS
Mileage130,280 miles
Since last MOT+4,199 miles
PASS
Mileage126,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,081 miles
Since last MOT+12,783 miles
PASS
Mileage113,298 miles
Since last MOT+11,260 miles
PASS
Mileage102,038 miles
Since last MOT+7,604 miles
PASS
Mileage94,434 miles
Since last MOT+200 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,234 miles
Since last MOT+11,224 miles
PASS
Mileage83,010 miles
Since last MOT+17,914 miles
PASS
Mileage65,096 miles
Since last MOT+18,659 miles
PASS
Mileage46,437 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 LBA

What car is OY53 LBA?

OY53 LBA is an black Skoda Octavia, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY53 LBA?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 LBA was 168,017 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 LBA passed its MOT?

OY53 LBA has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Jun 2016.

Is OY53 LBA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY53 LBA 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 OY53 LBA?

OY53 LBA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.