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OV03 MDN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

239,196 mi
Last recorded239,196 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MDN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 239,196 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 232,670 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 224,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 214,670 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 204,618 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 196,327 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 196,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 191,945 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 191,943 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 179,469 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 179,469 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 169,549 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 157,279 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 143,339 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 143,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 129,674 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 117,723 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 104,495 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 93,377 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 93,377 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 81,754 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 81,754 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 72,308 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 61,583 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 47,743 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 36,364 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 28,673 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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OV03 MDN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV03 MDN, 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 OV03 MDN registered?

OV03 MDN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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