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WU03 DHN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,008 mi
Last recorded89,008 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 89,008 miles

Exhaust back-box deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Under-body components corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2020 89,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust back-box deteriorated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Under-body components corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2019 82,257 miles

Exhaust Back-box Deteriorated

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Underbody components corroded (front to rear)

Pass 3 Jul 2018 73,924 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off screw loose (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 73,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight faded (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight faded (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off screw loose (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,204 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 70,116 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 65,846 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,547 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,605 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,728 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,408 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 45,415 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,726 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,965 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,413 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,586 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 DHN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU03 DHN?

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What year was WU03 DHN registered?

WU03 DHN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is WU03 DHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 DHN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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