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OE52 TXM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,872 mi
Last recorded56,872 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 TXM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 56,872 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 52,339 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 45,140 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,292 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 27,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,717 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 21,336 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 21,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 14,535 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 14,533 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2007 11,309 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 8,986 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 8,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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OE52 TXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OE52 TXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE52 TXM registered?

OE52 TXM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is OE52 TXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE52 TXM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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