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YM53 EBJ

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 2003 Skoda Octavia Diesel 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 3 (87% pass rate). It has 66,489 miles on the clock, averaging 2,461 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YM53 EBJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
66,489
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
2,461

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading66,489 miles
Reading date
Miles last year767
Average per year2,461
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YM53 EBJ 20k31k43k55k66k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,489 miles
Since last MOT+767 miles
PASS
Mileage65,722 miles
Since last MOT+1,036 miles
PASS
Mileage64,686 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,666 miles
Since last MOT+928 miles
PASS
Mileage63,738 miles
Since last MOT+596 miles
PASS
Mileage63,142 miles
Since last MOT+670 miles
PASS
Mileage62,472 miles
Since last MOT+2,323 miles
PASS
Mileage60,149 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,149 miles
Since last MOT+1,375 miles
PASS
Mileage58,774 miles
Since last MOT+1,969 miles
PASS
Mileage56,805 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,689 miles
Since last MOT+886 miles
PASS
Mileage55,803 miles
Since last MOT+1,217 miles
PASS
Mileage54,586 miles
Since last MOT+1,346 miles
PASS
Mileage53,240 miles
Since last MOT+1,743 miles
PASS
Mileage51,497 miles
Since last MOT+4,252 miles
PASS
Mileage47,245 miles
Since last MOT+3,962 miles
PASS
Mileage43,283 miles
Since last MOT+3,529 miles
PASS
Mileage39,754 miles
Since last MOT+3,715 miles
PASS
Mileage36,039 miles
Since last MOT+5,517 miles
PASS
Mileage30,522 miles
Since last MOT+5,501 miles
PASS
Mileage25,021 miles
Since last MOT+5,287 miles
PASS
Mileage19,734 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 EBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeYM — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About YM53 EBJ

What car is YM53 EBJ?

YM53 EBJ is a grey Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2003.

What is the mileage of YM53 EBJ?

The last recorded mileage for YM53 EBJ was 66,489 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YM53 EBJ passed its MOT?

YM53 EBJ has had 23 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (20 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2025.

Is YM53 EBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YM53 EBJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YM53 EBJ?

YM53 EBJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.