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AO52 OBD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,994 mi
Last recorded107,994 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 OBD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 107,994 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished/ cracking

nearside front outter tyre edgeware (smooth)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,494 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 89,412 miles

Console bushes splitting

Front brake disc's slightly lipped

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

Rear bumpstops split

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,771 miles

Console bushes splitting

Front brake disc's corroded and lipped

Rear bumpstops split

Pass 24 May 2011 81,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

front disc's heavily pitted and scored

front wipers worn

rear bump stops split

Pass 28 Feb 2011 81,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

coolant light flashing on dash

front wiper worn

nearside rear tyre out of shape

raer bumps stop split

Fail 23 Feb 2011 81,003 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

coolant light flashing on dash

front wiper worn

nearside rear tyre out of shape

raer bumps stop split

Pass 24 Feb 2010 76,141 miles

Spare tyre defective

both rear bump stops split

oil contamination in header tank, retorque, flush and new tank required

rear numberplate faded and dirty and peeling

Pass 2 Mar 2009 73,316 miles

both rear bump stops split

rear numberplate fading and dirty

Pass 21 Feb 2008 61,436 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 61,436 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 47,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear bump stops split

n/s/r tyre starting to misshape and worn on outer edge 165/70/14t

rear numberplate fading and dirty

Pass 9 Feb 2007 47,314 miles

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

both rear bump stops split

n/s/r tyre starting to misshape and worn on outer edge 165/70/14t

rear numberplate fading and dirty

Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,583 miles

both rear bump stops starting to crack

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OBD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OBD, 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 OBD registered?

AO52 OBD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is AO52 OBD safe to buy?

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