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EU53 UCO

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Yellow Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourYellow
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 160,964 miles on the clock, averaging 8,740 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU53 UCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,964
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2005
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,740

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,964 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,170
Average per year8,740
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU53 UCO 12k49k87k124k161k '05'22'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,964 miles
Since last MOT+1,170 miles
PASS
Mileage159,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,794 miles
Since last MOT+902 miles
PASS
Mileage158,892 miles
Since last MOT+1,793 miles
PASS
Mileage157,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,099 miles
Since last MOT+1,792 miles
PASS
Mileage155,307 miles
Since last MOT+4,832 miles
PASS
Mileage150,475 miles
Since last MOT+9,920 miles
PASS
Mileage140,555 miles
Since last MOT+8,452 miles
PASS
Mileage132,103 miles
Since last MOT+8,385 miles
PASS
Mileage123,718 miles
Since last MOT+5,935 miles
PASS
Mileage117,783 miles
Since last MOT+12,819 miles
PASS
Mileage104,964 miles
Since last MOT+10,520 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,444 miles
Since last MOT+15,955 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,489 miles
Since last MOT+12,371 miles
PASS
Mileage66,118 miles
Since last MOT+15,325 miles
PASS
Mileage50,793 miles
Since last MOT+15,475 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,318 miles
Since last MOT+6,567 miles
PASS
Mileage28,751 miles
Since last MOT+5,689 miles
PASS
Mileage23,062 miles
Since last MOT+10,908 miles
PASS
Mileage12,154 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EU53 UCO

What car is EU53 UCO?

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

What is the mileage of EU53 UCO?

The last recorded mileage for EU53 UCO was 160,964 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU53 UCO passed its MOT?

EU53 UCO has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2022.

Is EU53 UCO ULEZ compliant?

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

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