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DX03 OVJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,371 mi
Last recorded155,371 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 155,371 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 155,371 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 150,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge condition poor (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 150,769 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge condition poor (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 141,533 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 141,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 131,753 miles

n/s front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 1 Jul 2015 126,571 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 114,854 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 110,131 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 107,957 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 105,563 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 101,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2010 101,883 miles

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

both rear bump stops deteriorated

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,458 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/f tyre has a small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,793 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 55,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 55,348 miles

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

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 10 Aug 2006 28,704 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 OVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

DX03 OVJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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