Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Skoda Octavia Petrol 1781cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 140,629 miles on the clock, averaging 8,297 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SY53 VRM
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 140,629 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,297 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY53 VRM |
| Make | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1781cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SY53 VRM
What car is SY53 VRM?
SY53 VRM is an silver Skoda Octavia, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.
What is the mileage of SY53 VRM?
The last recorded mileage for SY53 VRM was 140,629 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY53 VRM passed its MOT?
SY53 VRM has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2022.
Is SY53 VRM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 VRM 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 SY53 VRM?
SY53 VRM is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.