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DX03 OUH

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,436 mi
Last recorded107,436 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OUH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 107,436 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 107,436 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front clips missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 103,660 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 103,643 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 97,583 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 97,583 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 92,205 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 79,283 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside floor cover insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,342 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 61,884 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,710 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2012 44,867 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 36,813 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,282 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 22,389 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 16,203 miles

Slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes. N/side front tyre worn more on inner edge.

Fail 20 May 2008 16,206 miles

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

Slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes. N/side front tyre worn more on inner edge.

Pass 18 May 2007 13,034 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 9,911 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 OUH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OUH, 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 OUH registered?

DX03 OUH is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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