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AJ03 SRZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,790 mi
Last recorded130,790 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 SRZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 130,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

child seat fitted

engine cover

exhaust showing corrosion

front and rear number plates showing deterioration

front tyres showing wear on edges

o/s/r tyre showing slight wear on inner edge

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

under shield

Fail 23 Jun 2020 130,790 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

child seat fitted

engine cover

exhaust showing corrosion

front and rear number plates showing deterioration

front tyres showing wear on edges

o/s/r tyre showing slight wear on inner edge

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

under shield

Pass 17 May 2019 122,629 miles

engine cover

exhaust showing corrosion

front number plate showing deterioration

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

under shield

Fail 17 May 2019 122,629 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover

exhaust showing corrosion

front number plate showing deterioration

rear axle mounting bushes showing deterioration

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

under shield

Pass 17 May 2018 114,017 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted

engine cover

front number plate cracked

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

under shield

Fail 16 May 2018 114,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

child seat fitted

engine cover

front number plate cracked

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

under shield

Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

child seat fitted

engine cover

front and rear number plates showing deterioration

headlamp lenses showing deterioration

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 27 May 2016 98,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover

exhaust showing corrosion

front and rear number plates cracked

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge

undershield

Pass 15 May 2015 89,815 miles

exhaust showing corrosion

front and rear number plates cracked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp lenses showing deterioration

intercooler leaking

Pass 13 Jun 2014 84,356 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 75,760 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 75,760 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

REAR SILENCER CASING VERY RUSTY AND STARTING TO BREAK OPEN

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,681 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 60,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,728 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 46,469 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,469 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,214 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 33,883 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 25,183 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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AJ03 SRZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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