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VR51 FAT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

211,757 mi
Last recorded211,757 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR51 FAT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 211,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 202,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroding not excessive

Pass 28 Jan 2023 190,904 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 188,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 179,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 168,646 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 161,925 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 155,132 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 147,275 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 147,274 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 140,187 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 131,886 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 126,461 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 117,067 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 117,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 100,934 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 84,982 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 75,350 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 75,350 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 68,746 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 57,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 47,021 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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VR51 FAT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VR51 FAT, 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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VR51 FAT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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