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VR53 BAZ

2003 Skoda Octavia · Petrol · 1781cc

Yellow Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourYellow
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 117,312 miles on the clock, averaging 4,549 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VR53 BAZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
117,312
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,549

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading117,312 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,589
Average per year4,549
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VR53 BAZ 28k51k73k95k117k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,312 miles
Since last MOT+1,589 miles
PASS
Mileage115,723 miles
Since last MOT+2,035 miles
PASS
Mileage113,688 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,687 miles
Since last MOT+398 miles
PASS
Mileage113,289 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,282 miles
Since last MOT+1,058 miles
PASS
Mileage112,224 miles
Since last MOT+7,501 miles
PASS
Mileage104,723 miles
Since last MOT+5,538 miles
PASS
Mileage99,185 miles
Since last MOT+2,067 miles
PASS
Mileage97,118 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,116 miles
Since last MOT+4,927 miles
PASS
Mileage92,189 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,188 miles
Since last MOT+4,208 miles
PASS
Mileage87,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,980 miles
Since last MOT+7,735 miles
PASS
Mileage80,245 miles
Since last MOT+3,980 miles
PASS
Mileage76,265 miles
Since last MOT+7,653 miles
PASS
Mileage68,612 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage63,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,187 miles
Since last MOT+5,585 miles
PASS
Mileage57,602 miles
Since last MOT+10,326 miles
PASS
Mileage47,276 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
PASS
Mileage38,931 miles
Since last MOT+8,695 miles
PASS
Mileage30,236 miles
Since last MOT+1,976 miles
PASS
Mileage28,260 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR53 BAZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeVR — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About VR53 BAZ

What car is VR53 BAZ?

VR53 BAZ is a yellow Skoda Octavia, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Worcester in 2003.

What is the mileage of VR53 BAZ?

The last recorded mileage for VR53 BAZ was 117,312 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VR53 BAZ passed its MOT?

VR53 BAZ has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2026.

Is VR53 BAZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VR53 BAZ 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 VR53 BAZ?

VR53 BAZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.