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WU03 AXX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,465 mi
Last recorded96,465 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 AXX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 96,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,696 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 76,742 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,273 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 69,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 69,006 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 65,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 61,256 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 23 Nov 2017 61,256 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2016 54,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 45,202 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 45,202 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 43,208 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 43,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 40,790 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 40,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 37,886 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 35,406 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 34,503 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,036 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,893 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,881 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2MM

Fail 12 Nov 2009 26,881 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2MM

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,407 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,256 miles

n/s/f tyre tread getting slightly low in places

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limits

Pass 6 Dec 2006 15,700 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 13,943 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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WU03 AXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WU03 AXX, 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 WU03 AXX registered?

WU03 AXX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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