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OU03 VGZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,049 mi
Last recorded101,049 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 VGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 101,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,406 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 7 Aug 2015 92,898 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer side walls both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2014 87,152 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 80,801 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 78,799 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

nearside main beam pattern not normal

Pass 5 Jul 2006 75,029 miles

slight play in n/s/f road wheel

Pass 2 Jun 2006 72,889 miles

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Fail 31 May 2006 72,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

arch covers fitted

body damage

engine covers and under guards fitted

floor guards fitted

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 VGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VGZ, 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 VGZ registered?

OU03 VGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for OU03 VGZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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