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WG03 XAD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,324 mi
Last recorded108,324 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 XAD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 108,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 108,309 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

reversing lights not working

Pass 22 Mar 2018 97,854 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both p bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 97,853 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both p bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 88,105 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 88,105 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,910 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,663 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 72,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,253 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 64,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 51,204 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 51,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 42,321 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,882 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,422 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,472 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,808 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,226 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,902 miles

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

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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WG03 XAD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WG03 XAD, 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 WG03 XAD registered?

WG03 XAD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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