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AJ53 PGU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,594 mi
Last recorded98,594 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 PGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 98,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 93,679 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,961 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,251 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 80,806 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 80,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 75,262 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 69,318 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,318 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,976 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 62,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 55,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,541 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,988 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 48,988 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 43,368 miles

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

full under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 26 Aug 2008 36,075 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,605 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 24,078 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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AJ53 PGU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ53 PGU, 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 AJ53 PGU registered?

AJ53 PGU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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