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AJ03 SRU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,339 mi
Last recorded131,339 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 SRU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 131,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 2 Sep 2014 131,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 113,365 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise both rear shock absorbers plasic covers insecure

advise exhaust deteriorating

Fail 19 Aug 2013 112,849 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise both rear shock absorbers plasic covers insecure

advise exhaust deteriorating

Fail 17 Aug 2012 93,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 93,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 68,314 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)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 23 Aug 2010 52,024 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inside edges

advise offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 23 Mar 2010 45,140 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,462 miles

Grease marks on NSF door card before entering car. Kerb damage to wheel trims. Slight smear from wipers. Minor accident damage to NS of vehicle.

Rear brake discs corroded & slightly lipped. Borderline fluctuation from NSF brake reading. Exhaust emissions reading high. Smoke eitted from exhaust on emissions test. Suspension bushes flexing under load

Fail 18 Aug 2009 42,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Grease marks on NSF door card before entering car. Kerb damage to wheel trims. Slight smear from wipers. Minor accident damage to NS of vehicle.

Rear brake discs corroded & slightly lipped. Borderline fluctuation from NSF brake reading. Exhaust emissions reading high. Smoke eitted from exhaust on emissions test. Suspension bushes flexing under load

Pass 11 Aug 2008 37,702 miles

Dents & scratches to nsr wheel arch & wing Slight damage to wheel trims Slight smearing to wipers Rear wash wipe inoperative Both front tyres worn badly on edges Play in front wishbone rear bushes Spare tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 23 Aug 2007 32,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in front wishbone rear bushes †front brake discs worn/lipped †damage to wheel trims †dents/scrathces to various body panels

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,854 miles

slight play in front wishbone rear bushes †front brake discs worn/lipped †damage to wheel trims †dents/scrathces to various body panels

Pass 17 Aug 2006 27,833 miles

cracking & perishing to suspension bushes †rear brake discs corroded lipped & worn †damage to ns of vehicle †engine bay undertray fitted †vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trim

Fail 17 Aug 2006 27,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cracking & perishing to suspension bushes †rear brake discs corroded lipped & worn †damage to ns of vehicle †engine bay undertray fitted †vehicle underbody fitted with plastic trim

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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AJ03 SRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AJ03 SRU, 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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AJ03 SRU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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