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VU03 VXS

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

140,459 mi
Last recorded140,459 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 VXS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 140,459 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 140,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 139,089 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 139,089 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all tyre walls cracking

engine light on

Pass 15 Feb 2017 136,890 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 136,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 131,022 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 131,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 126,217 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 126,217 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 121,722 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 121,722 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 116,697 miles

exhaust rear back box corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2013 116,697 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear back box corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 113,573 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 104,585 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 104,585 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 95,615 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 95,615 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 82,053 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 76,356 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 69,608 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,496 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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VU03 VXS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU03 VXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU03 VXS registered?

VU03 VXS is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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