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VO03 GZD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,940 mi
Last recorded161,940 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 GZD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2019 161,940 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nsf osf (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced nsf osf discoulered (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsf osf (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes front and back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 144,534 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 144,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 136,969 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 130,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 123,203 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 117,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 115,113 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 103,131 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 94,054 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 82,123 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 70,614 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 70,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 70,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 59,344 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 59,344 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,693 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 38,131 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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VO03 GZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey 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 VO03 GZD, 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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VO03 GZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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