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GX03 OGS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

235,250 mi
Last recorded235,250 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 OGS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 235,250 miles

wear in o/s drop link joints,rear silencer corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2017 235,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

wear in o/s drop link joints,rear silencer corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2016 215,652 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear inner (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 197,279 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

rear shock absorber dust coveres insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2014 174,910 miles

slight play in steering+joints,exhaust slight leaks/poor condition,offside rear wheel bearing getting noisy,slight play in link rods+anti roll bar bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2013 152,248 miles

exhaust poor condition,both rear shockabsorbers casings broken,slight play in front suspension arm bushes,cracks in windsreen

Pass 24 Feb 2012 131,770 miles

cuts in offside front tyre,rear shockabsorbers casings broken,exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2011 111,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges.

rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 111,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges.

rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 100,019 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs wearing

Pass 24 Mar 2009 89,733 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 89,731 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 70,416 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 45,829 miles

as reported at last test

Fail 12 Mar 2007 45,828 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,770 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 27,770 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GX03 OGS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GX03 OGS, 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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GX03 OGS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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