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LD03 WRU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,016 mi
Last recorded138,016 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 WRU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 138,016 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 134,062 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 113,738 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 87,657 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 87,657 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 85,648 miles

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

undertrays covers and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 10 Jan 2022 85,648 miles

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

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

undertrays covers and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2021 82,718 miles

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

Undertrays and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Jan 2021 82,707 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Jul 2019 77,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 4 Jul 2018 72,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,042 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 68,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,395 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes worn

offside and nearside headlamps deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,092 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 58,246 miles

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

offside front tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 9 May 2013 51,305 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 51,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 37,229 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front wheel buckled

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 37,229 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front wheel buckled

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,924 miles

front brake pads appear low but unable to measure

Fail 8 Apr 2009 25,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 25,088 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 18,475 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 12,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 10 Apr 2007 12,411 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 30 Mar 2006 8,933 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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LD03 WRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD03 WRU, 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 LD03 WRU registered?

LD03 WRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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