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GX53 OAL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,360 mi
Last recorded49,360 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 OAL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 49,360 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 43,724 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 40,466 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,234 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 25,855 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 17,912 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs pitted

Fail 23 Oct 2013 17,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres perished and dated 2003

front brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2012 13,167 miles

brake discs wearing

Pass 31 Oct 2011 11,536 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 10,187 miles

brake discs slighty scored.wear in front wish bone rear mountings

Pass 19 Oct 2009 8,827 miles

brake discs wearing

Pass 28 Oct 2008 7,697 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 6,241 miles

osf brake disc for slight pitting

Pass 26 Oct 2006 4,810 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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GX53 OAL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GX53 OAL, 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 GX53 OAL registered?

GX53 OAL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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