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EU53 FCX

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 133,427 miles on the clock, averaging 9,037 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU53 FCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,427
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,037

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading133,427 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,439
Average per year9,037
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EU53 FCX 34k59k84k109k133k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,427 miles
Since last MOT+8,439 miles
PASS
Mileage124,988 miles
Since last MOT+5,663 miles
PASS
Mileage119,325 miles
Since last MOT+9,377 miles
PASS
Mileage109,948 miles
Since last MOT+11,465 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,483 miles
Since last MOT+7,296 miles
PASS
Mileage91,187 miles
Since last MOT+7,868 miles
PASS
Mileage83,319 miles
Since last MOT+11,000 miles
PASS
Mileage72,319 miles
Since last MOT+7,075 miles
PASS
Mileage65,244 miles
Since last MOT+7,528 miles
PASS
Mileage57,716 miles
Since last MOT+8,762 miles
PASS
Mileage48,954 miles
Since last MOT+14,523 miles
PASS
Mileage34,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,431 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EU53 FCX

What car is EU53 FCX?

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

What is the mileage of EU53 FCX?

The last recorded mileage for EU53 FCX was 133,427 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU53 FCX passed its MOT?

EU53 FCX has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2017.

Is EU53 FCX ULEZ compliant?

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

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