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EU53 ULK

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 349,234 miles on the clock, averaging 40,824 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU53 ULK

MOT Status
Due date passed
349,234
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
40,824

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 reading349,234 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,922
Average per year40,824
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EU53 ULK 104k165k227k288k349k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage349,234 miles
Since last MOT+15,922 miles
PASS
Mileage333,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage333,312 miles
Since last MOT+19,240 miles
PASS
Mileage314,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage314,072 miles
Since last MOT+18,253 miles
PASS
Mileage295,819 miles
Since last MOT+18,974 miles
PASS
Mileage276,845 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage276,844 miles
Since last MOT+38,034 miles
PASS
Mileage238,810 miles
Since last MOT+45,736 miles
PASS
Mileage193,074 miles
Since last MOT+51,622 miles
PASS
Mileage141,452 miles
Since last MOT+37,245 miles
PASS
Mileage104,207 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EU53 ULK

What car is EU53 ULK?

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

What is the mileage of EU53 ULK?

The last recorded mileage for EU53 ULK was 349,234 miles, recorded on 8 May 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU53 ULK passed its MOT?

EU53 ULK has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2012.

Is EU53 ULK ULEZ compliant?

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

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