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EU53 FRJ

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 129,533 miles on the clock, averaging 6,293 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU53 FRJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,533
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,293

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading129,533 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,425
Average per year6,293
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU53 FRJ 40k63k85k107k130k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,533 miles
Since last MOT+11,425 miles
PASS
Mileage118,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,108 miles
Since last MOT+8,973 miles
PASS
Mileage109,135 miles
Since last MOT+12,488 miles
PASS
Mileage96,647 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,638 miles
Since last MOT+595 miles
PASS
Mileage96,043 miles
Since last MOT+1,701 miles
PASS
Mileage94,342 miles
Since last MOT+3,913 miles
PASS
Mileage90,429 miles
Since last MOT+4,929 miles
PASS
Mileage85,500 miles
Since last MOT+7,529 miles
PASS
Mileage77,971 miles
Since last MOT+6,204 miles
PASS
Mileage71,767 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,739 miles
Since last MOT+5,033 miles
PASS
Mileage66,706 miles
Since last MOT+3,905 miles
PASS
Mileage62,801 miles
Since last MOT+4,981 miles
PASS
Mileage57,820 miles
Since last MOT+3,279 miles
PASS
Mileage54,541 miles
Since last MOT+14,090 miles
PASS
Mileage40,451 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 FRJ
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 FRJ

What car is EU53 FRJ?

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

What is the mileage of EU53 FRJ?

The last recorded mileage for EU53 FRJ was 129,533 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU53 FRJ passed its MOT?

EU53 FRJ has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Nov 2020.

Is EU53 FRJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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