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GN03 GXG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,886 mi
Last recorded114,886 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 GXG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 114,886 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 113,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 112,257 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 112,219 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 109,142 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 109,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 104,250 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 99,998 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 86,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 86,667 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,171 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 63,942 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,467 miles

2 litres of 10/40 oil added at time of test service light on

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

Fail 11 Feb 2012 59,467 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

2 litres of 10/40 oil added at time of test service light on

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 53,605 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,444 miles

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)

inside edges of both n/s and o/s front tyres scrubbed out <centre three quarters on 2.5 mm tread depth> tyre size 165/70/r14

slight cracking to front number plate <recommend future replacement>

Pass 14 Feb 2009 41,914 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,422 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 35,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight damadge to corner of front number plate

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,936 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 27,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 20,364 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 20,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GXG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXG, 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 GXG registered?

GN03 GXG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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