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AE03 BYU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,333 mi
Last recorded133,333 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 BYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 133,333 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 133,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 132,273 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 129,957 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Fail 15 Aug 2017 129,957 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 16 Jun 2016 129,129 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses slightly cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 129,129 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses slightly cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 119,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 119,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 106,864 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 95,750 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 87,490 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 77,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f lower rear suspension bush weak (appears to be incorrectly aligned on arm)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,035 miles

wear in front lower arm bushes

Pass 16 Feb 2009 56,278 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 56,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 45,049 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,245 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,323 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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AE03 BYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Yellow with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AE03 BYU, 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 AE03 BYU registered?

AE03 BYU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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