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OU03 VFX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

108,304 mi
Last recorded108,304 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 VFX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 108,304 miles

Hand brake lever has long travel

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 108,304 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Lower arm front bolt/mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake lever has long travel

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 102,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 99,417 miles

exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2023 99,415 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2023 99,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,491 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 88,910 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 84,481 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 84,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,861 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,332 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,659 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,742 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,395 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,875 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,960 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 49,960 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,040 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,598 miles

E/M/L ON

Fail 28 Mar 2008 40,598 miles

E/M/L ON

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,444 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007 35,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,855 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 VFX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OU03 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

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

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