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GX03 RDU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,014 mi
Last recorded79,014 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 RDU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 79,014 miles

Engine light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

OSF wing mirror held on by tape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 72,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 63,108 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 63,104 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 57,456 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 57,455 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,701 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 44,674 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 44,674 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 41,353 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 41,353 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 38,792 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 38,792 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 30,109 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 30,109 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,551 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 18,748 miles

N/S mirror damaged

Slight leak O/S outer CV boot

Pass 3 Jul 2012 17,277 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2012 17,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,487 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 12,774 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 11,070 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 11,070 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 7,713 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 4,744 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 3,419 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 RDU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

GX03 RDU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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