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WA03 VLL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,023 mi
Last recorded49,023 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 VLL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 49,023 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 49,023 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 43,111 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,097 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 38,097 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 34,525 miles

Engine oil level low

All four tyres displaying some sign of deterioration

Auxillary drive belt cracking

Both front wiper blades splitting

Both headlamp glasses starting to discolour

Fail 20 Oct 2017 34,525 miles

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

All four tyres displaying some sign of deterioration

Auxillary drive belt cracking

Both front wiper blades splitting

Both headlamp glasses starting to discolour

Engine oil level low

Pass 3 Oct 2016 31,861 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 31,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle FROM INSIDE (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,633 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 19,232 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 15,850 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 12,397 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 12,397 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 9,144 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 5,979 miles

all four tyres are cracking in the treads

Pass 7 May 2009 3,204 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 May 2008 3,115 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 2,964 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 2,519 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 VLL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

WA03 VLL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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