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DX03 WUY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Brown Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,140 mi
Last recorded139,140 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 WUY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 139,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 137,941 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 135,833 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 133,102 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 129,001 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 125,810 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 122,518 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 122,494 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 115,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 108,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 99,709 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 99,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside vehicle undertray loose

Pass 27 Nov 2015 96,964 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 85,827 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside side mirror casing damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2014 85,827 miles

offside side mirror casing damaged

Pass 2 Jan 2014 76,119 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,826 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 56,945 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,945 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 52,262 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 50,299 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 45,907 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 41,449 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 41,449 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,462 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 WUY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Brown with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WUY, 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 WUY registered?

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

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