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EU53 ESG

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 148,308 miles on the clock, averaging 7,133 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU53 ESG

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,308
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,133

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 reading148,308 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,240
Average per year7,133
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU53 ESG 27k57k88k118k148k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,308 miles
Since last MOT+2,240 miles
PASS
Mileage146,068 miles
Since last MOT+5,844 miles
PASS
Mileage140,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,224 miles
Since last MOT+3,387 miles
PASS
Mileage136,837 miles
Since last MOT+3,032 miles
PASS
Mileage133,805 miles
Since last MOT+6,328 miles
PASS
Mileage127,477 miles
Since last MOT+11,429 miles
PASS
Mileage116,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,048 miles
Since last MOT+9,911 miles
PASS
Mileage106,137 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,136 miles
Since last MOT+7,591 miles
PASS
Mileage98,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,545 miles
Since last MOT+6,524 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,021 miles
Since last MOT+7,312 miles
PASS
Mileage84,709 miles
Since last MOT+6,390 miles
PASS
Mileage78,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,319 miles
Since last MOT+5,564 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,755 miles
Since last MOT+6,820 miles
PASS
Mileage65,935 miles
Since last MOT+8,150 miles
PASS
Mileage57,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,785 miles
Since last MOT+10,763 miles
PASS
Mileage47,022 miles
Since last MOT+10,535 miles
PASS
Mileage36,487 miles
Since last MOT+9,437 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,050 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 ESG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EU53 ESG

What car is EU53 ESG?

EU53 ESG is an silver Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EU53 ESG?

The last recorded mileage for EU53 ESG was 148,308 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU53 ESG passed its MOT?

EU53 ESG has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2023.

Is EU53 ESG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU53 ESG 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 ESG?

EU53 ESG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.