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OY53 UHR

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 177,584 miles on the clock, averaging 14,449 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OY53 UHR

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,584
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
14,449

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,584 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,080
Average per year14,449
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 UHR 38k73k108k143k178k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,584 miles
Since last MOT+7,080 miles
PASS
Mileage170,504 miles
Since last MOT+5,697 miles
PASS
Mileage164,807 miles
Since last MOT+7,497 miles
PASS
Mileage157,310 miles
Since last MOT+9,647 miles
PASS
Mileage147,663 miles
Since last MOT+9,919 miles
PASS
Mileage137,744 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,742 miles
Since last MOT+7,275 miles
PASS
Mileage130,467 miles
Since last MOT+32,126 miles
PASS
Mileage98,341 miles
Since last MOT+31,415 miles
PASS
Mileage66,926 miles
Since last MOT+29,318 miles
PASS
Mileage37,608 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 UHR
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 UHR

What car is OY53 UHR?

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

What is the mileage of OY53 UHR?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 UHR was 177,584 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 UHR passed its MOT?

OY53 UHR has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 3 Jun 2016.

Is OY53 UHR ULEZ compliant?

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

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