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AG03 NBF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

44,343 mi
Last recorded44,343 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 44,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OSF service brake low in normal working range (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hand-brake warning light illuminated.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image poor both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre has increased wear to inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure OSF arch liner slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 39,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 30,603 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 28,287 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 28,287 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 25,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 25,843 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 25,673 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 25,389 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

suspect gear oil slight leak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 25,191 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 24,945 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 15 Jan 2015 24,945 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 15 Jan 2014 24,668 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 24,400 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 24,108 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 23,794 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,407 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 23,407 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,100 miles

Both front tyres perished and offside has minor cuts in tread

Brake discs deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Jan 2008 22,667 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

f/brake discs badly deteriated

n/s/f tyre perished & close to legal limit

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 23 Jan 2008 22,667 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

f/brake discs badly deteriated

n/s/f tyre perished & close to legal limit

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 1 Feb 2007 21,708 miles

off side rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2006 18,787 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 NBF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NBF, 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 NBF registered?

AG03 NBF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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