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OE52 YGC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,334 mi
Last recorded138,334 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 YGC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 138,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 136,904 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 133,938 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 133,479 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Silencer in poor condition.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 132,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 130,881 miles

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

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

offside lower tray loose

Pass 9 Jan 2020 129,663 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 126,723 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 123,003 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust shields detached.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced outer lense deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust shields detached.

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 122,970 miles

Nearside Front 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 dust shields detached.

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced outer lense deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear shock absorber dust shields detached.

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 117,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s & o/s rear shock absorber dust covers detatched

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 26 Jan 2017 117,794 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

n/s & o/s rear shock absorber dust covers detatched

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2016 112,555 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 106,553 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 101,839 miles

Rear back box outer casing starting to peel off

Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,513 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 93,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 882,107 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,670 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 79,993 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 76,250 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 76,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2007 65,814 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 49,326 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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OE52 YGC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OE52 YGC, 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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OE52 YGC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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