2003 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · SY53 UCM
2003 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 156,757 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,757 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SY53 UCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 156,757 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SY53 UCM Mileage History
- 04/10/2023151,288 mi
- 10/10/2023151,436 mi+148 mi
- 05/11/2024154,301 mi+2,865 mi
- 30/10/2025156,715 mi+2,414 mi
- 06/11/2025156,757 mi+42 mi
Average of roughly 2,614 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY53 UCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Octavia (SY53 UCM) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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