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WA53 SYX

2004 Skoda Octavia · Petrol · 1781cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
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 2004 Skoda Octavia Petrol 1781cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 5 (50% pass rate). It has 71,455 miles on the clock, averaging 5,161 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TSI engine is known for potential faults (not bgu-confirmed as common).

MOT & Mileage History for WA53 SYX

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,455
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
50%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,161

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading71,455 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,060
Average per year5,161
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WA53 SYX 32k42k52k62k71k '07'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage71,455 miles
Since last MOT+5,060 miles
PASS
Mileage66,395 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
PASS
Mileage60,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,169 miles
PASS
Mileage107,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,388 miles
Since last MOT+61,027 miles
PASS
Mileage46,361 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,359 miles
Since last MOT+7,213 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,706 miles
PASS
Mileage32,440 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 SYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWA — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About WA53 SYX

What car is WA53 SYX?

WA53 SYX is a black Skoda Octavia, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WA53 SYX?

The last recorded mileage for WA53 SYX was 71,455 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WA53 SYX passed its MOT?

WA53 SYX has had 10 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (5 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 26 Aug 2014.

Is WA53 SYX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WA53 SYX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is WA53 SYX?

WA53 SYX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.