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WA03 LHG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,960 mi
Last recorded131,960 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 131,960 miles

Both front fog lights are not working

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays on vehicle are stopping some components from being inspected

Pass 20 Nov 2024 126,784 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fog light not working

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 123,195 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres inner sidewalls.All tyres should be replaced (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This tyre should be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This tyre should be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp slightly loose also front fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This tyre should be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This tyre should be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 119,922 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 111,133 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 105,498 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 97,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp top bracket broken but unit still secure

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 96,795 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front h/light bracket broken but still secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2018 96,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread also worn on excessively on both edges (185/60r14) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm also worn excessively on both edges (185/60r14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Front h/light bracket broken but still secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2017 95,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside and Offside headlight brackets broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60 14 2-3mm, bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 95,340 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside and Offside headlight brackets broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60 14 2-3mm, bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 80,600 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60 14 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 80,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60 14, on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60 14 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 67,198 miles

o/s front tyre edge worn

Fail 26 Jun 2015 67,198 miles

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

o/s front tyre edge worn

Pass 13 May 2014 66,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 1 May 2013 66,036 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front suspension wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 8 May 2012 64,715 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering w/light intermittent

Pass 19 May 2011 63,424 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 61,503 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 58,823 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,592 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 54,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 51,970 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LHG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LHG, 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 LHG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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