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AF03 AUY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,199 mi
Last recorded145,199 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AUY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 145,199 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 140,423 miles

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2020 140,423 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 133,840 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

exhaust tail box outer skin corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2019 133,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

exhaust tail box outer skin corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2018 126,824 miles

exhaust tail box outer skin corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2017 120,499 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 120,411 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 112,930 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jul 2016 112,805 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Pass 8 Jul 2015 106,346 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 106,346 miles

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

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

ADVISE check tracking

Pass 10 Jul 2014 98,344 miles

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jul 2014 98,286 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust tail box starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jul 2013 90,149 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 81,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2010 64,169 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 64,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

adv exhaust rear corroded

adv n/s front brake disc scored and worn ADV replace

adv o/s rea brake disc pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,075 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 54,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,723 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 37,895 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 30,041 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

plastic arch liners front and rear unable to fully examine

plastic under trays covering chassis floor pans

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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AF03 AUY 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 66.7%.

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 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 AF03 AUY, 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 AF03 AUY registered?

AF03 AUY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is AF03 AUY safe to buy?

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