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WA03 LHL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

308,217 mi
Last recorded308,217 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 308,217 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 287,440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2017 257,359 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 257,272 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 228,511 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 228,501 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 202,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil level below minimum

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

x3 additional nails in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2014 172,099 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 172,099 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2013 140,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2013 140,209 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 140,209 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 140,209 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 138,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 138,998 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 130,027 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 123,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 102,555 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 81,232 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 60,790 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 60,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LHL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHL, 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 LHL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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