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OV03 MRU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,428 mi
Last recorded157,428 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 MRU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 157,428 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 152,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 145,434 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 136,560 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 126,470 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 116,223 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 May 2015 116,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 102,720 miles

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,396 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 82,989 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 82,989 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 76,006 miles

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

front and rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2011 75,955 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front and rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 72,301 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 69,321 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2008 66,329 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,361 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,612 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 MRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 OV03 MRU, 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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OV03 MRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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