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WA03 LHD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,850 mi
Last recorded77,850 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 LHD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 77,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 73,690 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 68,846 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 68,846 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 64,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 60,280 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 60,280 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,758 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 52,758 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 46,841 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 42,775 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 42,775 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 38,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 35,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r & o/s/f tyre slightly perished in sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,208 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,023 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,688 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,668 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,145 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,431 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 26,018 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,798 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 21,798 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 17,492 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 LHD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WA03 LHD, 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 LHD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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