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PO53 WBF

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 179,209 miles on the clock, averaging 9,512 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PO53 WBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,209
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
9,512

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 reading179,209 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,512
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO53 WBF 25k64k102k141k179k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,209 miles
Since last MOT+6,813 miles
PASS
Mileage172,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,396 miles
Since last MOT+7,137 miles
PASS
Mileage165,259 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,252 miles
Since last MOT+8,796 miles
PASS
Mileage156,456 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,456 miles
Since last MOT+8,842 miles
PASS
Mileage147,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,614 miles
Since last MOT+10,692 miles
PASS
Mileage136,922 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,922 miles
Since last MOT+14,392 miles
PASS
Mileage122,530 miles
Since last MOT+13,325 miles
PASS
Mileage109,205 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,151 miles
Since last MOT+14,427 miles
PASS
Mileage94,724 miles
Since last MOT+9,454 miles
PASS
Mileage85,270 miles
Since last MOT+10,450 miles
PASS
Mileage74,820 miles
Since last MOT+3,003 miles
PASS
Mileage71,817 miles
Since last MOT+15,486 miles
PASS
Mileage56,331 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,271 miles
Since last MOT+8,721 miles
PASS
Mileage47,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,901 miles
PASS
Mileage40,649 miles
Since last MOT+7,280 miles
PASS
Mileage33,369 miles
Since last MOT+7,993 miles
PASS
Mileage25,376 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 WBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About PO53 WBF

What car is PO53 WBF?

PO53 WBF is a white Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PO53 WBF?

The last recorded mileage for PO53 WBF was 179,209 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO53 WBF passed its MOT?

PO53 WBF has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2022.

Is PO53 WBF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO53 WBF 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 PO53 WBF?

PO53 WBF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.