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DX03 OUS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

87,385 mi
Last recorded87,385 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OUS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 87,385 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 75,762 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 66,281 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 62,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 61,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wants changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wants changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 60,510 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,916 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 9 Oct 2018 59,417 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 9 Oct 2017 59,069 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 9 Oct 2017 59,069 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 20 Oct 2016 58,610 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,000 miles

Long handbrake travel

Fail 20 Oct 2015 58,000 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Long handbrake travel

Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,304 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 56,645 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 56,640 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 55,833 miles

outer skin of rear silencer corroded.

Fail 16 Oct 2012 55,830 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

outer skin of rear silencer corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,920 miles

coolant stains on n/side of radiator, suspect temp. switch leaking.

handbrake travel long.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 51,089 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 51,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,437 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 29,524 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 22,548 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 21,634 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 17,260 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 OUS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OUS, 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

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What year was DX03 OUS registered?

DX03 OUS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is DX03 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX03 OUS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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