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DN03 WRA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,483 mi
Last recorded71,483 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 WRA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 71,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

lots of surface rust to various suspension components

Fail 6 Aug 2018 71,459 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rusty

lots of surface rust to various suspension components

Pass 2 Aug 2017 64,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Windscreen starting to crack just outside swept area (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 64,381 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 59,499 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

offside/nearside rear sub-frame bushes worn

Fail 6 Aug 2016 59,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

offside/nearside rear sub-frame bushes worn

Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,568 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 55,568 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 51,074 miles

front screen is cracked at base of it,this is not a fail.

Fail 19 Jul 2014 51,074 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front screen is cracked at base of it,this is not a fail.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 46,356 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 46,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,148 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,230 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,251 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 26,820 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,242 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,049 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,514 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 WRA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WRA, 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 DN03 WRA registered?

DN03 WRA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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