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DX53 EUA

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,578 mi
Last recorded146,578 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EUA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 146,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 142,866 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot inner clip deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box outer skin very corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2024 142,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot inner clip deteriorating (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear rear exhaust box outer skin very corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 138,776 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advice small hole in outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear advice rear exhaust box outer skin corroded away in places

Pass 31 Aug 2022 135,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very small hole in cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear advice outer skin corroded on rear exhaust box

Fail 31 Aug 2022 135,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated very small hole in cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear advice outer skin corroded on rear exhaust box

Pass 23 Aug 2021 131,337 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole in rubber boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advice exhaust system outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 128,581 miles

Nearside Front track rod end as two nuts on?

Nearside Rear advice rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2020 128,581 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated not a full test on wheel bearing as wheel wont spin (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end as two nuts on?

Nearside Rear advice rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 124,133 miles

Nearside Front Outer 2 nuts on near side track rod end?

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated advice small hole in outer c/v boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advice exhaust system outer skin very corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 118,338 miles

Nearside Rear advice rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 111,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear advice rear shoker dust cover broken

Pass 26 Aug 2016 105,818 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 98,780 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,448 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 84,810 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,524 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 67,311 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,676 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 48,872 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,855 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 32,572 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 32,464 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,519 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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DX53 EUA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DX53 EUA, 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 DX53 EUA registered?

DX53 EUA is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is DX53 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 EUA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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