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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 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 179,623 miles on the clock, averaging 12,701 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 APU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 179,623 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 170 |
| Average per year | 12,701 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 APU |
| Make | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SL53 APU
What car is SL53 APU?
SL53 APU is an black Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 APU?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 APU was 179,623 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 APU passed its MOT?
SL53 APU has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2015.
Is SL53 APU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 APU 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 SL53 APU?
SL53 APU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.