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GX03 RXU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

81,052 mi
Last recorded81,052 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 RXU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,052 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 80,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 73,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 73,521 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 63,321 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 53,468 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 53,467 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 52,366 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 50,379 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 50,378 miles

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 49,784 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 49,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,852 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 46,437 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,959 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 43,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 41,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 39,849 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,430 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 38,430 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,756 miles

offside and nearside front lower arm rear bush's starting to split and perish.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,422 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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)

offside rear seat back locks in a upright position , seats lower pivot point/hinge is insecure.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 31,289 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 27,014 miles

front pads low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2007 21,441 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 RXU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

GX03 RXU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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