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AJ03 UZD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,053 mi
Last recorded124,053 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 124,053 miles

Brake servo pipe cracking

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Wind screen washers poor

Fail 18 Jun 2016 124,053 miles

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

Brake servo pipe cracking

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Wind screen washers poor

Pass 25 Jun 2015 115,873 miles

Both front tyres edged off

Left hand headlamp pattern poor

Rear number plate delaminated

Right hand rear tyre edged off

Tail silencer corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 115,873 miles

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

Both front tyres edged off

Left hand headlamp pattern poor

Rear number plate delaminated

Right hand rear tyre edged off

Tail silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 106,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear silencer corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2014 106,620 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake slight drag

Rear silencer corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2013 97,457 miles

Both front tyres edging off on inside tread

Headlamp patterns not very defined

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Signs of corrosion on tail silencer of exhaust system

Slight drag on right hand rear brake

Pass 20 Jun 2012 89,659 miles

Both headlamp lenses badly faded affecting pattern slightly

Child seats fitted to both rear outer seats

Screw in left hand rear tyre

Tail exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2011 80,900 miles

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

both rear tyres badly edged off and treads just 2mm

heavy corrosion rear exhaust silencer

right hand front headlamp pattern faded

slight leak right hand front shock absorber

Pass 1 Jun 2011 80,900 miles

both rear tyres badly edged off and treads just 2mm

heavy corrosion rear exhaust silencer

right hand front headlamp pattern faded

slight leak right hand front shock absorber

Pass 28 Jun 2010 75,708 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 75,578 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Corrosion on rear silencer

Drag on right front brake

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 70,747 miles

Both rear tyres edged off on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion on rear silencer

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs are corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2008 64,899 miles

Both headlamps on minimum setting

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight noise and play in left front hub bearing

Pass 25 Jun 2007 57,282 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight perishing both front lower arm rear support bushes

tail silencer of exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2006 46,064 miles

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

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 UZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UZD, 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 AJ03 UZD registered?

AJ03 UZD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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