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PE53 TZB

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1998cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
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 1998cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 179,841 miles on the clock, averaging 12,676 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PE53 TZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,676

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,841 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,093
Average per year12,676
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PE53 TZB 71k98k125k153k180k '06'15'10

Check PE53 TZB

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,841 miles
Since last MOT+12,093 miles
PASS
Mileage167,748 miles
Since last MOT+8,715 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,033 miles
Since last MOT+11,087 miles
PASS
Mileage147,946 miles
Since last MOT+10,790 miles
PASS
Mileage137,156 miles
Since last MOT+12,176 miles
PASS
Mileage124,980 miles
Since last MOT+17,092 miles
PASS
Mileage107,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,700 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,188 miles
Since last MOT+14,634 miles
PASS
Mileage88,554 miles
Since last MOT+17,924 miles
PASS
Mileage70,630 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 TZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PE53 TZB

What car is PE53 TZB?

PE53 TZB is a blue Skoda Octavia, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PE53 TZB?

The last recorded mileage for PE53 TZB was 179,841 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE53 TZB passed its MOT?

PE53 TZB has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2015.

Is PE53 TZB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE53 TZB 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 PE53 TZB?

PE53 TZB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.