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AO52 JYD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

106,441 mi
Last recorded106,441 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 JYD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 106,441 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 96,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 90,675 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 84,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 78,887 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 72,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 69,851 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,712 miles

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

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,614 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

o/s/f wheel bearing feels slightly rough on rotation

Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,767 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,415 miles

all tyres cose to limit and badly cracked / perished in tread area.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,412 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

all tyres cose to limit and badly cracked / perished in tread area.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 45,337 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,250 miles

all tyres starting to perish/crack

Pass 2 Mar 2012 38,361 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,170 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,999 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,025 miles

hand brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 30 Jan 2008 21,360 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 17,741 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 13,683 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AO52 JYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 AO52 JYD, 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 AO52 JYD registered?

AO52 JYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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