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NX03 OAV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,993 mi
Last recorded146,993 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 OAV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 146,993 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front brake disc inner surface badly corroded

sump porous

Pass 16 Nov 2018 136,196 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

sump porous

Fail 14 Nov 2018 136,164 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

sump porous

Pass 1 Nov 2017 133,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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 Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 124,510 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear on outeredge and tread low

Oil leak ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2016 124,507 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre wear on outeredge and tread low

Oil leak ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 107,825 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre wear on outeredge

different size tyres fitted front and rear

Fail 30 Oct 2015 107,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre wear on outeredge

different size tyres fitted front and rear

Pass 6 Nov 2014 91,517 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 86,348 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 86,347 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,515 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,324 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 74,324 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,848 miles

both front tyres close to limits

Fail 4 Apr 2011 64,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres close to limits

Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,024 miles

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,621 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear no. plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,981 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no. plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2007 34,855 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 34,855 miles

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,305 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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NX03 OAV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NX03 OAV, 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 NX03 OAV registered?

NX03 OAV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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