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AG03 TZL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

66,968 mi
Last recorded66,968 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2013 66,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant level on minimum

engine management light on

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Fail 31 Aug 2012 64,337 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,173 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

rear silencer is in poor condition

Fail 28 Sep 2011 60,173 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

rear silencer is in poor condition

Fail 27 Sep 2010 54,175 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front cv boot has a pin hole in it

offside front wing mirror cover damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,175 miles

nearside front cv boot has a pin hole in it

offside front wing mirror cover damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2009 50,993 miles

nearside front cv boot has a pin hole

nearside front cv boot has a small pin hole

Fail 28 Aug 2009 50,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front cv boot has a small pin hole

Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,567 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Fail 8 Aug 2008 41,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,301 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 27,636 miles

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)

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 TZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 TZL, 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 TZL registered?

AG03 TZL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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