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YB53 LGU

2004 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1998cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourBlack
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 2004 Skoda Octavia Diesel 1998cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 180,166 miles on the clock, averaging 6,962 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for no qualifying engine-specific faults documented for cbaa.

MOT & Mileage History for YB53 LGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,166
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,962

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading180,166 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,959
Average per year6,962
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB53 LGU 61k91k121k150k180k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,166 miles
Since last MOT+12,959 miles
PASS
Mileage167,207 miles
Since last MOT+4,896 miles
PASS
Mileage162,311 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,771 miles
Since last MOT+7,923 miles
PASS
Mileage154,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,848 miles
Since last MOT+5,015 miles
PASS
Mileage149,833 miles
Since last MOT+8,937 miles
PASS
Mileage140,896 miles
Since last MOT+9,425 miles
PASS
Mileage131,471 miles
Since last MOT+7,363 miles
PASS
Mileage124,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,108 miles
Since last MOT+8,607 miles
PASS
Mileage115,501 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,438 miles
Since last MOT+6,536 miles
PASS
Mileage108,902 miles
Since last MOT+5,859 miles
PASS
Mileage103,043 miles
Since last MOT+3,242 miles
PASS
Mileage99,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,801 miles
Since last MOT+3,096 miles
PASS
Mileage96,705 miles
Since last MOT+6,733 miles
PASS
Mileage89,972 miles
Since last MOT+6,402 miles
PASS
Mileage83,570 miles
Since last MOT+3,835 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,735 miles
Since last MOT+8,492 miles
PASS
Mileage71,243 miles
Since last MOT+9,760 miles
PASS
Mileage61,483 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 LGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YB53 LGU

What car is YB53 LGU?

YB53 LGU is a black Skoda Octavia, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Leeds in 2004.

What is the mileage of YB53 LGU?

The last recorded mileage for YB53 LGU was 180,166 miles, recorded on 17 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB53 LGU passed its MOT?

YB53 LGU has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Feb 2024.

Is YB53 LGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB53 LGU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YB53 LGU?

YB53 LGU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.