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VU03 XRV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,936 mi
Last recorded51,936 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 XRV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 51,936 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear silencer outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 50,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2023 48,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Surface corrosion rear axle

Pass 4 Jul 2022 46,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 43,902 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 41,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 40,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 38,938 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 38,938 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 37,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,377 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,469 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,549 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,723 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,702 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,539 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,518 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,042 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 26,619 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 XRV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VU03 XRV, 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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What year was VU03 XRV registered?

VU03 XRV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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