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WA03 OGU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

71,479 mi
Last recorded71,479 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 OGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 71,479 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 67,566 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 63,025 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 58,808 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 54,717 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 50,578 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 50,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement caliper handbrake quadrant siezed (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,719 miles

ns mirror damaged but not affecting view to the rear

Pass 21 May 2019 43,007 miles

Exhaust back box very corroded

Fail 21 May 2019 43,007 miles

Exhaust back box very corroded

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2018 42,353 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

tyres cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,253 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 40,072 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 40,072 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 38,945 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 37,504 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2013 35,872 miles

1/wiperblades noisey

2/rear wiperblade split

3/handbrake opperation notchy

4/rear silencer outer skin corroded

5/rear tyres slight perishing

6/rear washer leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2013 35,872 miles

1/wiperblades noisey

2/rear wiperblade split

3/handbrake opperation notchy

4/rear silencer outer skin corroded

5/rear tyres slight perishing

6/rear washer leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2012 34,073 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 31,871 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 30,079 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 27,337 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 25,165 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 23,232 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 21,125 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 OGU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

WA03 OGU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is WA03 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA03 OGU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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