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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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 162,988 miles on the clock, averaging 7,158 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for PO53 WBJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 162,988 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,158 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PO53 WBJ |
| Make | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PO — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PO53 WBJ
What car is PO53 WBJ?
PO53 WBJ is a blue Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PO53 WBJ?
The last recorded mileage for PO53 WBJ was 162,988 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PO53 WBJ passed its MOT?
PO53 WBJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2015.
Is PO53 WBJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO53 WBJ 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 WBJ?
PO53 WBJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.