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DX53 OUD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,391 mi
Last recorded132,391 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 OUD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 132,391 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 132,391 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 123,171 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 121,832 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 121,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 115,244 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 115,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 110,887 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 110,887 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 106,432 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 106,429 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 99,036 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 92,567 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 92,564 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 85,999 miles

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

Power steering amber fault light illuminated.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 85,996 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering amber fault light illuminated.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 79,595 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2009 79,595 miles

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

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 73,156 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 73,147 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 66,851 miles

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 18 Mar 2006 60,529 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 OUD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OUD, 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 OUD registered?

DX53 OUD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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