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GY03 VDC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,548 mi
Last recorded101,548 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VDC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,548 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Feb 2021 101,542 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Dec 2019 97,633 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 91,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,618 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 68,576 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 59,937 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 52,275 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,547 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 41,601 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,674 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 May 2010 39,045 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 37,010 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,301 miles

N/S/F hubcap is missing

Plastic bellypans fitted throughout

Fail 28 Apr 2008 34,296 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)

Both front tyres are partially running on inner sidewalls

N/S/F hubcap is missing

Plastic bellypans fitted throughout

Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,015 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2006 28,003 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front number plate cracked

large plastic under tray fitted

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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GY03 VDC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY03 VDC, 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 GY03 VDC registered?

GY03 VDC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GY03 VDC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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