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GO52 ARD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,660 mi
Last recorded92,660 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO52 ARD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 92,660 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 92,660 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 90,786 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 29 Mar 2024 89,233 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 86,652 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 81,864 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 73,377 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 2 Jun 2020 70,983 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 66,160 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 60,103 miles

under try insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2017 58,164 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 57,569 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 57,568 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades are split (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,343 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,721 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 44,297 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

front console bushes worn

front number plate slightly insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,115 miles

front brake pads 60% worn

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,744 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,577 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 35,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,195 miles

Cut to N/S/F tyre side wall (Not exposing cords.)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 29,276 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,276 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 27,579 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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GO52 ARD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black 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 GO52 ARD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GO52 ARD?

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What year was GO52 ARD registered?

GO52 ARD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is GO52 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GO52 ARD 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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