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DX03 GDA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,469 mi
Last recorded73,469 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GDA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 73,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bush's (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 68,529 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2015 63,216 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 61,635 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,928 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 55,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,331 miles

rear section exhaust heat shield coroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,295 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,779 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 25,779 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s front fog light inop

Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,590 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 31,590 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 21,635 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 17,627 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,842 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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DX03 GDA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX03 GDA, 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 DX03 GDA registered?

DX03 GDA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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