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OY53 LBU

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Orange Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourOrange
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 201,025 miles on the clock, averaging 8,332 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OY53 LBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,025
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,332

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading201,025 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,332
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 LBU 92k120k147k174k201k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,025 miles
Since last MOT+17,052 miles
PASS
Mileage183,973 miles
Since last MOT+16,976 miles
PASS
Mileage166,997 miles
Since last MOT+12,690 miles
PASS
Mileage154,307 miles
Since last MOT+13,643 miles
PASS
Mileage140,664 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,664 miles
Since last MOT+3,260 miles
PASS
Mileage137,404 miles
Since last MOT+2,266 miles
PASS
Mileage135,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,138 miles
Since last MOT+3,542 miles
PASS
Mileage131,596 miles
Since last MOT+5,246 miles
PASS
Mileage126,350 miles
Since last MOT+4,913 miles
PASS
Mileage121,437 miles
Since last MOT+5,750 miles
PASS
Mileage115,687 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,683 miles
Since last MOT+3,194 miles
PASS
Mileage112,489 miles
Since last MOT+11,364 miles
PASS
Mileage101,125 miles
Since last MOT+8,690 miles
PASS
Mileage92,435 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 LBU

What car is OY53 LBU?

OY53 LBU is an orange Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY53 LBU?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 LBU was 201,025 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 LBU passed its MOT?

OY53 LBU has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2019.

Is OY53 LBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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