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OE03 EBD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,526 mi
Last recorded94,526 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 EBD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 94,526 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,478 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 77,869 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 77,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 May 2011 65,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 59,087 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 52,126 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 44,829 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,426 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 35,426 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 25,947 miles

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

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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OE03 EBD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OE03 EBD, 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 OE03 EBD registered?

OE03 EBD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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