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VU03 XRX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,923 mi
Last recorded102,923 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 102,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy joint ( pipe contains cat) (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratches to screen (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested due to bulb not working (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre split in tread & perrishing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyrte split in tread & perrishing 185/60/14 82h (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking power steering pipes leaking at rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front headlight lenses going opaque

rear exhaust silencer outer shell corroded & system corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s parking brake low efficancy

Pass 31 Mar 2016 90,772 miles

Nearside cv boot has slight leak of grease no hole found

exhaust rusting ok at test

Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,885 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 69,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2013 69,668 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,928 miles

slight play in nearside front lower arm rear bush

slight play in offside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,130 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)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 38,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 3 Mar 2010 23,524 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 10,326 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 7,332 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 5,331 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 XRX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

VU03 XRX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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