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OU03 VGM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,904 mi
Last recorded155,904 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 VGM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 155,904 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 143,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 15 Mar 2018 143,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 1 Apr 2017 136,745 miles

chip to windscreen

front tyres worn on edges

rear bump stops split

Pass 19 Mar 2016 128,889 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2015 120,616 miles

Rear exhaust rusty.

Fail 11 Apr 2015 120,616 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 112,596 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 10 Apr 2013 102,676 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 93,336 miles

nearside front fog lamp broken

Fail 10 May 2012 93,336 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 2 Jun 2011 85,536 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 76,740 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 67,352 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 57,772 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 45,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 11 Apr 2006 34,490 miles

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

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 VGM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VGM, 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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OU03 VGM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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