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WF52 ADU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,392 mi
Last recorded136,392 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 ADU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2019 136,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Both Droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lenses need polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure Door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2 mm Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 130,661 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 130,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 124,028 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 124,018 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 119,214 miles

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 119,213 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 110,416 miles

advise rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 110,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 97,577 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp beam images deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has cuts

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has cuts

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has cuts

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2013 88,592 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp beam images deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has cuts

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has cuts

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has cuts

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2012 87,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2012 87,037 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has cuts but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2011 82,403 miles

PAS lamp glowing

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

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

front brake discs nearing limit

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

rear brake discs nearing limit

Fail 13 Dec 2011 82,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs nearing limit

PAS lamp glowing

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

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

front brake discs nearing limit

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

nearside rear tyre wearing on both edges

offside rear tyre outer sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 75,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 72,188 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 67,016 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,825 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 53,765 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,652 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 41,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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WF52 ADU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 WF52 ADU, 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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WF52 ADU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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