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DX03 GSU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

39,713 mi
Last recorded39,713 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GSU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 39,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 39,713 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 33,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 33,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to inspect seatbelt due to being trapped by seat back (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 28,635 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 28,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 16,757 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 16,586 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 16,329 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 16,004 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 16,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 15,325 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 15,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 13,842 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 13,041 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 12,444 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 11,863 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,401 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 10,848 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 10,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 9,992 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 8,807 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 8,807 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 7,435 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 5,747 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 GSU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DX03 GSU, 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 GSU registered?

DX03 GSU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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