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DA53 WGO

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

153,412 mi
Last recorded153,412 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 WGO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 153,412 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 150,018 miles

both headlamps fogged close to mot fail

Pass 18 Oct 2023 145,412 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 137,313 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2021 129,655 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,832 miles

advise under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 118,970 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 20 Sep 2018 109,366 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,734 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,241 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,466 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,760 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,773 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,478 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 57,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,264 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,230 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 36,158 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 36,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 25,109 miles

both rear and nsf brake disc slight corrosion

front side windows dark tints fitted

nsr tyre side wall crazed

Pass 1 Jun 2007 23,262 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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DA53 WGO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA53 WGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DA53 WGO registered?

DA53 WGO is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is DA53 WGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 WGO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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