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EU53 UBO

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 155,481 miles on the clock, averaging 10,606 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU53 UBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,481
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,606

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 reading155,481 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year10,606
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU53 UBO 22k55k89k122k155k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,481 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,475 miles
Since last MOT+42,007 miles
PASS
Mileage113,468 miles
Since last MOT+7,842 miles
PASS
Mileage105,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,626 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,597 miles
Since last MOT+23,538 miles
PASS
Mileage82,059 miles
Since last MOT+8,262 miles
PASS
Mileage73,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,797 miles
Since last MOT+7,739 miles
PASS
Mileage66,058 miles
Since last MOT+8,182 miles
PASS
Mileage57,876 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,208 miles
PASS
Mileage52,666 miles
Since last MOT+6,615 miles
PASS
Mileage46,051 miles
Since last MOT+5,178 miles
PASS
Mileage40,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,873 miles
Since last MOT+6,571 miles
PASS
Mileage34,302 miles
Since last MOT+5,770 miles
PASS
Mileage28,532 miles
Since last MOT+6,488 miles
PASS
Mileage22,044 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UBO
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 UBO

What car is EU53 UBO?

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

What is the mileage of EU53 UBO?

The last recorded mileage for EU53 UBO was 155,481 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU53 UBO passed its MOT?

EU53 UBO has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2019.

Is EU53 UBO ULEZ compliant?

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

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