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DN03 MOU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,575 mi
Last recorded203,575 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 MOU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 203,575 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 199,798 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 195,121 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 195,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 189,363 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 May 2017 189,211 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2016 176,009 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2016 175,946 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 164,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 164,531 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2014 157,877 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 129,284 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 129,282 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 113,701 miles

rear exhaust outer casing slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2011 100,064 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 23 May 2011 100,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 25 May 2010 81,725 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 68,795 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 68,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 56,932 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 42,030 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 42,030 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2006 31,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2006 31,249 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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DN03 MOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DN03 MOU, 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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DN03 MOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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