Vehicle summary
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 5 (50% pass rate). It has 382,558 miles on the clock, averaging 38,323 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EU53 DCV
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 382,558 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 38,323 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EU53 DCV |
| Make | Skoda |
| Model | Octavia |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EU — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EU53 DCV
What car is EU53 DCV?
EU53 DCV is an red Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EU53 DCV?
The last recorded mileage for EU53 DCV was 382,558 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EU53 DCV passed its MOT?
EU53 DCV has had 10 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (5 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2011.
Is EU53 DCV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU53 DCV 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 EU53 DCV?
EU53 DCV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.