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EU03 LOD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,391 mi
Last recorded124,391 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 LOD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 124,391 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 121,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 121,836 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 115,800 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 104,719 miles

..........@@...........THANX 4YUR CUSTOM..........

N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES HAVE WORN TO THEIR LEGAL LIMIT (O/S CENTER & N/S INNER-BANDS)

O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM MOUNT HAS DETERIORATED, SPLIT & WEAKENED

Fail 1 Dec 2012 104,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

N/S & O/S FRONT TYRES HAVE WORN TO THEIR LEGAL LIMIT (O/S CENTER & N/S INNER-BANDS)

O/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM MOUNT HAS DETERIORATED, SPLIT & WEAKENED

O/S REAR TYRE ALSO WORN LOW & CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MINIMUM.........@@............Thanx 4yur custom

Pass 15 Nov 2011 95,547 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 90,844 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 89,777 miles

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

slight brake bind to rear brakes

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Jun 2008 60,681 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 45,244 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 45,244 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner tread edges.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,166 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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EU03 LOD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EU03 LOD, 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 EU03 LOD registered?

EU03 LOD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is EU03 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU03 LOD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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