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DX03 WVG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,395 mi
Last recorded114,395 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 114,395 miles

LONG PARK BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL/ BUT OPERATED EFFECTIVELY

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake noisy during rotation

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 108,166 miles

Rear Exhaust section corroded

Fail 21 May 2019 108,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust section corroded

Pass 17 May 2018 103,761 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 103,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 99,803 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber dirt guard missing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,514 miles

both front tyres on legal limits

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,228 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 79,463 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,763 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,036 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 4 May 2011 54,223 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has cut in the sidewall but not exposing any cords

Pass 4 May 2011 54,223 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has cut in the sidewall but not exposing any cords

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,476 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

wipers smearing

Fail 27 Apr 2010 45,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 38,796 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,219 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,940 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,395 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 WVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WVG, 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 WVG registered?

DX03 WVG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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