CarVerify

Free Car Check

DX03 GUD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,079 mi
Last recorded89,079 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 GUD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 89,079 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 86,563 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 82,805 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 82,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 80,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to centre exhaust sleeve has corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Back box outer casing separating

Fail 16 Nov 2019 80,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to centre exhaust sleeve has corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Back box outer casing separating

Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,621 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front to centre exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm

rear exhaust box outer casing separating

wiper rubbers deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2017 61,192 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking/perishing

Rear Exhaust section corroded (box)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 50,564 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2015 50,557 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,442 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deterated

Fail 9 Feb 2015 48,442 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust deterated

Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,631 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 44,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 41,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 37,254 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished on tread

rear exhaust outer skin corroded away

Fail 23 Feb 2012 37,250 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished on tread

rear exhaust outer skin corroded away

Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,392 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Feb 2010 30,642 miles

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

engine management light on

steering waring light on

Fail 10 Feb 2010 30,618 miles

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

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

engine management light on

steering waring light on

Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,564 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 24,046 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,046 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,935 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 19,854 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 16,018 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DX03 GUD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DX03 GUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX03 GUD?

You can check the full history of DX03 GUD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX03 GUD registered?

DX03 GUD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DX03 GUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 GUD shows 27 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.

Does DX03 GUD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DX03 GUD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.