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WL03 OBR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,071 mi
Last recorded106,071 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 OBR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 106,071 miles

both front indicators slightly opaque

both headlamps slightly deterated

Pass 1 Aug 2017 107,786 miles

condition on rear silencer

Fail 31 Jul 2017 101,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

condition on rear silencer

Pass 22 Jul 2016 95,944 miles

condition of nearside wiper blade

condition of rear exhaust

Fail 21 Jul 2016 95,944 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

condition of rear exhaust

condition of nearside wiper blade

Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,762 miles

condition of rear exhaust

Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,552 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 74,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 68,777 miles

condition of rear exhaust

Fail 30 Jul 2012 68,777 miles

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

condition of rear exhaust

Pass 3 Aug 2011 60,353 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 60,353 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition of rear exhaust

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,117 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 49,952 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 49,952 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,181 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 42,181 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service spanner up

Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,722 miles

Nearside Rear 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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WL03 OBR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WL03 OBR, 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 WL03 OBR registered?

WL03 OBR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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