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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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 253,757 miles on the clock, averaging 23,884 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL53 ARO
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 253,757 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 30,077 |
| Average per year | 23,884 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL53 ARO |
| Make | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 ARO
What car is SL53 ARO?
SL53 ARO is an green Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SL53 ARO?
The last recorded mileage for SL53 ARO was 253,757 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL53 ARO passed its MOT?
SL53 ARO has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2016.
Is SL53 ARO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 ARO 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 ARO?
SL53 ARO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.