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OU03 VFW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,953 mi
Last recorded94,953 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 VFW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 89,529 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 84,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 84,956 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 77,460 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 63,081 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 51,562 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 50,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f wheel arch cover rubbing on spring

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,902 miles

o/s/f wheel arch cover rubbing on spring

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,803 miles

engine light on

parking brake long

Fail 3 Jul 2013 48,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

parking brake long

Pass 18 Jun 2012 45,728 miles

engine light on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,463 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,933 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 35,761 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,348 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s front tyre wall damaged

Pass 2 May 2007 28,189 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,541 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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OU03 VFW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU03 VFW, 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 OU03 VFW registered?

OU03 VFW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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