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AG03 LHR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,957 mi
Last recorded136,957 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 LHR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 136,957 miles

both the outer cv gators are perished

cut in the offside rear tyre tread

nearside front track rod end dust cover is perished

Fail 29 Jul 2022 136,953 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

both the outer cv gators are perished

cut in the offside rear tyre tread

nearside front track rod end dust cover is perished

Pass 28 Jul 2021 132,453 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 132,447 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both headlights crazed.

Offside Front tyre worn on the inside edge and approaching the wear bars.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 128,021 miles

both the front headlight lenses are becoming crazed

Fail 31 Jul 2020 128,014 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both the front headlight lenses are becoming crazed

Pass 29 Jul 2019 122,086 miles

headlight lenses becoming crazed

nearside outer cv gator becoming perished

Fail 26 Jul 2019 122,078 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

headlight lenses becoming crazed

nearside outer cv gator becoming perished

Pass 10 Aug 2018 114,806 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 114,791 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 104,065 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 104,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust joiner badly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 94,156 miles

nearside front door mirror cover is damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2016 94,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn badly on the edges

slight imbalance in the front brakes

Pass 30 Jul 2015 84,452 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 84,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 75,288 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 74,592 miles

both front haedlights are crazed

front pipe flexy is blowing slighty

offside front brake is binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on the inside edges

Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,174 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 63,136 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,287 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 57,287 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,482 miles

nearside front tyre getting abit thin on the inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 44,077 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,919 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,365 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 26,774 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 LHR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LHR, 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 LHR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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