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AG03 SZU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,390 mi
Last recorded120,390 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 120,390 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 106,681 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 91,030 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 79,203 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 79,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Caused by a screw in the tyre (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,770 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 78,751 miles

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)

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in a non-repairable place - 165/70 R14

Pass 25 Mar 2013 67,430 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 67,427 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 59,609 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 59,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 53,075 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,266 miles

All brakes slightly binding

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wing damaged

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,245 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 32,296 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 32,296 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 23,853 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 23,853 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 SZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

AG03 SZU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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