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DG52 TLX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,404 mi
Last recorded84,404 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 TLX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 84,404 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2018 84,404 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2017 80,184 miles

front tyres worn on both edges and worn close to legal limit

Fail 11 Dec 2017 80,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on both edges and worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Nov 2016 75,418 miles

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2015 71,378 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 67,017 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 62,335 miles

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 16 Dec 2013 62,335 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,612 miles

o/s rear tyre perished and close

Pass 12 Dec 2011 52,790 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,127 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,689 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 36,624 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 31,388 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 20,856 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)

front tyresworn on edges 2.0mm and 2.5mm tread depths

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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DG52 TLX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG52 TLX, 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 DG52 TLX registered?

DG52 TLX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is DG52 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 TLX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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