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DK03 HAU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,363 mi
Last recorded113,363 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 HAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 113,363 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system in a poor condition

front brake discs worn and corroded

handbrake reqs adjustment

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes have been greased not allowing a full inspection

Fail 23 Jul 2015 113,362 miles

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system in a poor condition

front brake discs worn and corroded

handbrake reqs adjustment

oil leak from engine

rear brake pipes have been greased not allowing a full inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2014 109,526 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 109,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 106,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 102,956 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 102,956 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 100,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 109,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 86,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 86,328 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 74,676 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 60,166 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 45,600 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 45,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DK03 HAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK03 HAU, 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 DK03 HAU registered?

DK03 HAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 HAU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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