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AG03 GZB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,451 mi
Last recorded113,451 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 GZB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 113,451 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Sep 2020 113,260 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both headlamp lenses clouding.Beam image poor.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Also osf worn. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump bung? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

To much oil showing on dipstick!

Pass 25 Sep 2019 94,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 90,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 87,332 miles

eml

Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,198 miles

Rear wiper blade

eml light on

Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,800 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre sidewall is perished and tyre is worn to 4mm of tread

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are slightly perished and worn to 4mm of tread

offside front tyre sidewall is damaged and worn to 4mm of tread

Fail 11 Sep 2015 75,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light is on

nearside front tyre sidewall is perished and tyre is worn to 4mm of tread

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are slightly perished and worn to 4mm of tread

offside front tyre sidewall is damaged and worn to 4mm of tread

Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,499 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Fail 8 Aug 2014 69,499 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

Pass 13 Aug 2013 58,465 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 58,465 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,567 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,701 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,030 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2008 31,078 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 26,897 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 26,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 22,719 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 GZB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GZB, 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 GZB registered?

AG03 GZB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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