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AG03 SOU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,330 mi
Last recorded163,330 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 SOU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 May 2019 163,330 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings both co axle joints worn to excess (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 151,534 miles

slight wear to nearside inner steering joint

Fail 29 May 2018 151,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) coaxil joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 138,301 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 124,195 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

HEAD LAMPS BACKING COVERS NOT FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS TYRES ARE PERISHED

Fail 27 May 2016 124,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS TYRES ARE PERISHED

EXHAUST IS CORRODED

HEAD LAMPS BACKING COVERS NOT FITTED

Pass 29 May 2015 116,542 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust is corroded

head lamps backing covers are missing

head lights focus is very poor

o/s hand brake performance is low

o/s rear foot brake is slower to operate

Pass 28 May 2014 107,888 miles

headlamp beams poor

o/s/r brake binding and o/s hand brake reading low

Fail 28 May 2014 107,884 miles

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

headlamp beams poor

o/s/r brake binding and o/s hand brake reading low

Pass 30 May 2013 91,645 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 91,639 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 79,755 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,043 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 48,235 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,067 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,023 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 SOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SOU, 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 SOU registered?

AG03 SOU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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