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OY53 OUL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

156,297 mi
Last recorded156,297 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 OUL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 156,297 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link top joint boot repaired with sealer

n/s/f outer c/v boot perished and repaired with sealer

Fail 15 Apr 2019 156,297 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

n/s/f anti roll bar link top joint boot repaired with sealer

n/s/f outer c/v boot perished and repaired with sealer

Pass 10 Jul 2017 145,534 miles

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

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

n/s rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

under trays fitted covering some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2016 130,550 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s door mirror glass missing

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2016 130,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s door mirror glass missing

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2015 127,759 miles

chip to screen

handbrake travel

rear brake balance

rear exhaust corroding

slight pulsate on front brakes

Pass 5 Aug 2014 123,324 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 118,557 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 114,022 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 110,030 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 110,030 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 106,401 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 101,242 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2009 101,234 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 90,348 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 73,041 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 55,644 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 55,644 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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OY53 OUL 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 72.2%.

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 OY53 OUL, 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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OY53 OUL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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