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GY03 VDN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,015 mi
Last recorded111,015 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 VDN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 111,015 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 111,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed boot wont open (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Sound deadening material likely to become detached mudflap hitting wheel (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Sound deadening material likely to become detached under cover (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 103,702 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f wearing edges heavily 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody covered in mud

Fail 25 Mar 2021 103,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/f wearing edges heavily 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody covered in mud

Pass 18 Mar 2020 100,113 miles

ECU Light Not Working (but pre 2008)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 95,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 93,311 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 93,275 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 78,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 55,045 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 55,045 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,322 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 17,686 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 16,683 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 15,518 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 14,246 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 13,019 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 12,046 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 10,937 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 9,692 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2006 7,338 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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GY03 VDN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VDN, 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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GY03 VDN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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