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EU53 FRD

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 121,804 miles on the clock, averaging 11,958 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU53 FRD

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,804
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,958

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading121,804 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,630
Average per year11,958
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EU53 FRD 52k69k87k104k122k '06'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage121,804 miles
Since last MOT+9,630 miles
PASS
Mileage112,174 miles
Since last MOT+8,696 miles
PASS
Mileage103,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,478 miles
Since last MOT+7,046 miles
PASS
Mileage96,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,432 miles
Since last MOT+9,495 miles
PASS
Mileage86,937 miles
Since last MOT+15,347 miles
PASS
Mileage71,590 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,580 miles
Since last MOT+19,863 miles
PASS
Mileage51,717 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EU53 FRD

What car is EU53 FRD?

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

What is the mileage of EU53 FRD?

The last recorded mileage for EU53 FRD was 121,804 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU53 FRD passed its MOT?

EU53 FRD has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 25 Jun 2012.

Is EU53 FRD ULEZ compliant?

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

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