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AD52 VXT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,102 mi
Last recorded128,102 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 VXT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 128,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 128,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 115,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 113,580 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen cracked.

Fail 8 Nov 2018 113,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen cracked.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 102,751 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 102,751 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 93,703 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 93,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 83,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate damaged

nearside front bumper mis aligned

nearside track rod inner ball joint slightly worn

Fail 18 Sep 2014 82,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,617 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 74,500 miles

windscreen scratched at bottom

Fail 16 Sep 2013 74,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

windscreen scratched at bottom

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,963 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 65,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 53,874 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,005 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 48,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 37,278 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,278 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,618 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,849 miles

slight imbalance recorded from front brakes (13%)

Fail 10 Mar 2006 22,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

slight imbalance recorded from front brakes (13%)

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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AD52 VXT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AD52 VXT, 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 AD52 VXT registered?

AD52 VXT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is AD52 VXT safe to buy?

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