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PF53 VJA

2004 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 2004 Skoda Octavia Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 178,861 miles on the clock, averaging 10,914 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PF53 VJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,861
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,914

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 reading178,861 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year10,914
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PF53 VJA 47k80k113k146k179k '07'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,861 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,859 miles
Since last MOT+6,919 miles
PASS
Mileage171,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,940 miles
Since last MOT+5,259 miles
PASS
Mileage166,681 miles
Since last MOT+7,610 miles
PASS
Mileage159,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,071 miles
Since last MOT+10,850 miles
PASS
Mileage148,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,221 miles
Since last MOT+11,623 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,598 miles
Since last MOT+9,804 miles
PASS
Mileage126,794 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,792 miles
Since last MOT+8,991 miles
PASS
Mileage117,801 miles
Since last MOT+14,329 miles
PASS
Mileage103,472 miles
Since last MOT+16,057 miles
PASS
Mileage87,415 miles
Since last MOT+12,796 miles
PASS
Mileage74,619 miles
Since last MOT+13,212 miles
PASS
Mileage61,407 miles
Since last MOT+14,102 miles
PASS
Mileage47,305 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 VJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PF53 VJA

What car is PF53 VJA?

PF53 VJA is a grey Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2004.

What is the mileage of PF53 VJA?

The last recorded mileage for PF53 VJA was 178,861 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF53 VJA passed its MOT?

PF53 VJA has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2019.

Is PF53 VJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF53 VJA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PF53 VJA?

PF53 VJA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.