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SL53 UDE

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 112,775 miles on the clock, averaging 21,549 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 UDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,775
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
21,549

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 reading112,775 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,356
Average per year21,549
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL53 UDE 43k61k78k95k113k '06'09'07

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,775 miles
Since last MOT+23,356 miles
PASS
Mileage89,419 miles
Since last MOT+23,532 miles
PASS
Mileage65,887 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,839 miles
Since last MOT+22,644 miles
PASS
Mileage43,195 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 UDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 UDE

What car is SL53 UDE?

SL53 UDE is an blue Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 UDE?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 UDE was 112,775 miles, recorded on 7 Sep 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 UDE passed its MOT?

SL53 UDE has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Sep 2009.

Is SL53 UDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 UDE 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 UDE?

SL53 UDE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.