2003 Skoda Fabia 1.9L Diesel · EU03 TLN
2003 Skoda Fabia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 88,833 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EU03 TLN Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 88,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EU03 TLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Skoda Fabia (EU03 TLN) between March 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
EU03 TLN Mileage History
- 16/03/20069,061 mi
- 19/03/200710,837 mi+1,776 mi
- 14/03/200812,432 mi+1,595 mi
- 18/03/200914,657 mi+2,225 mi
- 24/03/201016,322 mi+1,665 mi
- 29/03/201118,337 mi+2,015 mi
- 22/03/201219,882 mi+1,545 mi
- 03/04/201321,319 mi+1,437 mi
- 31/03/201422,786 mi+1,467 mi
- 08/04/201524,303 mi+1,517 mi
- 06/04/201625,521 mi+1,218 mi
- 05/04/201726,745 mi+1,224 mi
- 07/04/201726,747 mi+2 mi
- 09/02/201828,235 mi+1,488 mi
- 25/04/201936,150 mi+7,915 mi
- 25/04/201936,150 mi
- 23/10/202047,172 mi+11,022 mi
- 15/12/202153,439 mi+6,267 mi
- 24/02/202360,926 mi+7,487 mi
- 25/02/202360,926 mi
- 03/11/202366,637 mi+5,711 mi
- 30/10/202478,641 mi+12,004 mi
- 05/11/202478,645 mi+4 mi
- 04/11/202588,833 mi+10,188 mi
Average of roughly 4,062 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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