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SV53 BHJ

2003 Skoda Octavia · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 147,642 miles on the clock, averaging 7,851 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SV53 BHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,642
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,851

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,642 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,447
Average per year7,851
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SV53 BHJ 13k46k80k114k148k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage147,642 miles
Since last MOT+14,447 miles
PASS
Mileage133,195 miles
Since last MOT+15,034 miles
PASS
Mileage118,161 miles
Since last MOT+16,198 miles
PASS
Mileage101,963 miles
Since last MOT+16,121 miles
PASS
Mileage85,842 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,835 miles
Since last MOT+16,183 miles
PASS
Mileage69,652 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,644 miles
Since last MOT+15,990 miles
PASS
Mileage53,654 miles
Since last MOT+7,135 miles
PASS
Mileage46,519 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,462 miles
Since last MOT+10,883 miles
PASS
Mileage35,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,579 miles
Since last MOT+6,757 miles
PASS
Mileage28,822 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,820 miles
Since last MOT+1,597 miles
PASS
Mileage27,223 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,222 miles
Since last MOT+1,724 miles
PASS
Mileage25,498 miles
Since last MOT+1,917 miles
PASS
Mileage23,581 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,368 miles
PASS
Mileage21,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,209 miles
Since last MOT+1,205 miles
PASS
Mileage20,004 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,003 miles
Since last MOT+4,919 miles
PASS
Mileage15,084 miles
Since last MOT+2,304 miles
PASS
Mileage12,780 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 BHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSV — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SV53 BHJ

What car is SV53 BHJ?

SV53 BHJ is an black Skoda Octavia, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2003.

What is the mileage of SV53 BHJ?

The last recorded mileage for SV53 BHJ was 147,642 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SV53 BHJ passed its MOT?

SV53 BHJ has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 24 Jan 2024.

Is SV53 BHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SV53 BHJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SV53 BHJ?

SV53 BHJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.