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GX03 RAU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,189 mi
Last recorded121,189 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 RAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 121,189 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 59,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 106,809 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 106,809 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2016 94,760 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 94,760 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 84,931 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 84,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

advise , rear exhaust box is corrored .

engine light staying on .

Pass 5 Aug 2014 76,517 miles

Slight coolant leak from radiator/hose!

Fail 2 Aug 2014 76,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light illuminated!

Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,482 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 72,941 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 72,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,424 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 67,494 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 67,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 60,588 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 60,588 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 56,727 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,465 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,874 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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GX03 RAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GX03 RAU, 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 GX03 RAU registered?

GX03 RAU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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