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EU53 UED

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 186cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine186cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 186cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 166,812 miles on the clock, averaging 8,351 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU53 UED

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,812
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2005
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,351

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,812 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,217
Average per year8,351
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU53 UED 62k89k115k141k167k '05'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,812 miles
Since last MOT+4,217 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,595 miles
Since last MOT+10,418 miles
PASS
Mileage152,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,177 miles
Since last MOT+6,128 miles
PASS
Mileage146,049 miles
Since last MOT+6,589 miles
PASS
Mileage139,460 miles
Since last MOT+7,875 miles
PASS
Mileage131,585 miles
Since last MOT+6,349 miles
PASS
Mileage125,236 miles
Since last MOT+6,408 miles
PASS
Mileage118,828 miles
Since last MOT+5,034 miles
PASS
Mileage113,794 miles
Since last MOT+4,863 miles
PASS
Mileage108,931 miles
Since last MOT+5,662 miles
PASS
Mileage103,269 miles
Since last MOT+5,978 miles
PASS
Mileage97,291 miles
Since last MOT+8,245 miles
PASS
Mileage89,046 miles
Since last MOT+1,711 miles
PASS
Mileage87,335 miles
Since last MOT+13,180 miles
PASS
Mileage74,155 miles
Since last MOT+11,697 miles
PASS
Mileage62,458 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 UED
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine186cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EU53 UED

What car is EU53 UED?

EU53 UED is an blue Skoda Octavia, diesel (186cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EU53 UED?

The last recorded mileage for EU53 UED was 166,812 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU53 UED passed its MOT?

EU53 UED has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2018.

Is EU53 UED ULEZ compliant?

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

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