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WA03 AUT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,160 mi
Last recorded68,160 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 AUT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 68,160 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 68,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,606 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe leak + bracket damaged (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 52,451 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe leak + bracket damaged (7.1.2)

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

coolant low, required top up

Pass 19 Apr 2017 46,577 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 44,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 44,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 41,291 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 38,083 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2014 38,057 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2013 35,163 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2013 35,163 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2012 32,612 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 29,539 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 29,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 26,671 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 22,996 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 22,996 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 18,826 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge!

Pass 21 May 2007 15,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 11,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 AUT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AUT, 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 AUT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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