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WA03 ATK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

290,920 mi
Last recorded290,920 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 ATK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 290,920 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 284,616 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 284,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 278,530 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 278,530 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 269,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 269,964 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 257,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 257,643 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 248,346 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 248,346 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 227,085 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 227,085 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance both front (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 210,265 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 210,265 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 185,856 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 May 2013 153,059 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 May 2013 153,059 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 116,102 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 80,338 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,338 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,628 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 63,168 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 63,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,143 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,508 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,838 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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WA03 ATK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WA03 ATK, 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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WA03 ATK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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