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AJ03 UZP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,198 mi
Last recorded140,198 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 140,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 135,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to vehicle structure and components

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin insecure

various points of damage to all tyres

Fail 25 Jun 2016 135,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported touching auxiliary belt (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to vehicle structure and components

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin insecure

various points of damage to all tyres

Pass 15 May 2015 129,236 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 124,311 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr tyre feathering inside edge and near to limit

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 21 May 2014 124,311 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr tyre feathering inside edge and near to limit

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 24 May 2013 118,996 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer outer skin corroding

rear undershields damaged

Fail 21 May 2013 118,996 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front top mounts slightly stiff in operation

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer outer skin corroding

rear undershields damaged

Pass 10 May 2012 96,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

plastic undershields have some damage

rear back box outer skin corroding

slight scraping damage to os outer sill

Pass 31 May 2011 86,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,427 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 May 2009 61,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 61,479 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 48,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 41,928 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 32,627 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 UZP 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 75%.

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

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