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W8 GDL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,209 mi
Last recorded149,209 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 GDL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 149,209 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both front wheel slight bind

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 149,209 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front both front wheel slight bind

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 143,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 143,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 129,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed touching abs wire (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in front anti roll bar

Fail 16 Aug 2016 129,764 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

slight play in front anti roll bar

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed touching abs wire (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 117,920 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 117,790 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 107,848 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 98,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 90,670 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2011 83,295 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Sep 2010 75,358 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,016 miles

slight oil contamination around off side rear shock absorber

Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,686 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,045 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,793 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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W8 GDL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W8 GDL, 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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W8 GDL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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