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DX03 HWA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

152,617 mi
Last recorded152,617 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 HWA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 152,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2024 152,078 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 135,733 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 135,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 122,753 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount stiff and notchy

Fail 6 Aug 2022 122,434 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer insecure sleeve failed (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joining sleeve failed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure back rest not secure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extremely bold on tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension top mount stiff and notchy

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 112,484 miles

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

Nearside Front under shield loose

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 103,914 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 100,711 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 96,125 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

engine covers fitted

front brake discs rusted

general rust on rear suspension componenets

handbrake slightly high

offside front coil spring rusted

rear exhaust box section outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2018 96,125 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

engine covers fitted

front brake discs rusted

general rust on rear suspension componenets

handbrake slightly high

offside front coil spring rusted

rear exhaust box section outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,012 miles

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 86,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 80,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 69,670 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 69,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,666 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are split.

No oil reading on the dipstick.

O/S/F caliper piston seal is split.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,172 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2012 36,119 miles

exhaust system corroded

front suspension corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 33,009 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 31,206 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 28,958 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,141 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,679 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,179 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 HWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HWA, 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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DX03 HWA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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