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AG03 RBU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

167,237 mi
Last recorded167,237 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 RBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 167,237 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 167,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 164,983 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 163,590 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 159,231 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 156,478 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 154,135 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 149,889 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 144,227 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 137,291 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 130,381 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 123,071 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 115,071 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 108,125 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 100,596 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 91,819 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 83,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 73,369 miles

offside front tyre inner edge cracking up

Pass 16 Jul 2008 61,325 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,160 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 35,072 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 RBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

AG03 RBU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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