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AG03 GYJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,742 mi
Last recorded118,742 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 GYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 118,742 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 118,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 114,222 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 114,220 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 107,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 107,866 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 102,933 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 97,798 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 97,798 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users exhaust heat shield (6.1.B.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 90,903 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 90,903 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 85,111 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 85,111 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 79,129 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 72,791 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 72,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,715 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,241 miles

o/s door mirror has slight damage.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 62,565 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 62,565 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 58,749 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 54,265 miles

rear no. plate has slight staining but letters still legible

Pass 25 Jul 2007 48,366 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,740 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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AG03 GYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue 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 AG03 GYJ, 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 AG03 GYJ registered?

AG03 GYJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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