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GN03 ARX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,716 mi
Last recorded85,716 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 ARX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front wiper blade has started to split

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 85,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front wiper blade has started to split

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear section of the exhaust system deteriorating

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 81,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 81,432 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 71,985 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Small cut in the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2011 71,985 miles

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

Both rear tyres perishing, offside has a cut in the outer wall

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Small cut in the outer wall of the nearside front tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 66,337 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 66,337 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,560 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 45,872 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 45,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,390 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,872 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,794 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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GN03 ARX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 GN03 ARX, 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 GN03 ARX registered?

GN03 ARX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is GN03 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 ARX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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