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WA03 ESU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,263 mi
Last recorded139,263 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 ESU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 139,263 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 139,263 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel there is excess travel on the lever (3.1.6b)

rear brake binding offside (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 137,672 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 137,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect THE LENS IS FROSTY (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect THE LENS IS FROSTY (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour THE LENS HAS A HOLE IN IT (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 131,908 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 131,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

the power steering is slightly stiff when stationary

Pass 26 Mar 2014 126,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

headlamp beam patterns poor

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s and n/s front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating and getting weak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 126,184 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

headlamp beam patterns poor

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s and n/s front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating and getting weak

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2013 122,211 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 122,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 117,803 miles

the offside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge and the offside front lower wishbone rear bush appears slightly spongey

Pass 24 Mar 2011 113,030 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 104,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

underbody shields fitted

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2009 91,852 miles

offside lower windscreen chipped

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

underbody shields fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2008 80,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 68,523 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,552 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 ESU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ESU, 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 WA03 ESU registered?

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

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