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AG03 GZR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

164,034 mi
Last recorded164,034 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 GZR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 164,034 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust knocking on cross member

long travel on parking brake

offside and nearside shocker covers not secure

offside mirrior cover has damadge

Fail 11 Feb 2019 164,032 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust knocking on cross member

long travel on parking brake

offside and nearside shocker covers not secure

offside mirrior cover has damadge

Pass 14 Feb 2018 156,653 miles

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

long travel on parking brake

offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure

offside mirrior cover has damadge

Fail 13 Feb 2018 156,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

long travel on parking brake

offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure

offside mirrior cover has damadge

Pass 13 Feb 2017 148,071 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear shocker covers not secure

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2017 148,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

both rear shocker covers not secure

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 139,709 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside mirror casing has damage

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

nearside rear shocker cover not sercure

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 3 Feb 2016 139,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside mirror casing has damage

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside rear shocker cover not sercure

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 2 Oct 2015 139,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 122,992 miles

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

electric power steering lamp on but system still working

Fail 3 Oct 2014 122,992 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

electric power steering lamp on but system still working

Pass 17 Sep 2013 111,380 miles

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

Poor headlamp beam images.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2013 111,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

O/S door mirror deamaged.

Poor headlamp beam images.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 100,098 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,643 miles

both front tyres badly wearing on inner edges o/s only just legal

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 80,359 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 80,359 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 68,574 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 54,562 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,774 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 43,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 29,029 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 GZR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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