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VX03 CWR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,568 mi
Last recorded200,568 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 CWR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2017 200,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 184,318 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 167,319 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 151,101 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 132,477 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 123,629 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 123,629 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 118,190 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 118,159 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 112,921 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 104,268 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 91,068 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 91,057 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 78,933 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 61,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension bump stops split

Fail 15 Mar 2006 61,414 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear suspension bump stops split

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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VX03 CWR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VX03 CWR, 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 VX03 CWR registered?

VX03 CWR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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