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AO52 OSG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,550 mi
Last recorded154,550 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 OSG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 154,550 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower lower wing damaged/corroded

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust casing deteriorated

under tray fitted covering testable items

Fail 16 Jan 2019 154,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid divers side insufficient (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower lower wing damaged/corroded

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust casing deteriorated

under tray fitted covering testable items

Pass 31 Jan 2018 147,781 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge low (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack on n/s (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 147,561 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge low (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear rear exhaust casing deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack on n/s (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 136,917 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 129,536 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 121,499 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 111,798 miles

Nearside front tyre near legal limits.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 111,798 miles

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

Nearside front tyre near legal limits.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 103,161 miles

both headlamp reflectors becoming dull rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 94,113 miles

both rear bump stops split

Fail 30 Dec 2011 94,113 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear bump stops split

Pass 19 Jan 2011 82,068 miles

nearside rear bump stop perished

Fail 15 Jan 2011 81,954 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside rear bump stop perished

Pass 6 Jan 2010 69,187 miles

Front wipers starting to smear windscreen

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

Nearside front bottom arm position in bush is offset

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

nearside rear bumpstop perishing

Fail 29 Dec 2009 69,040 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Front wipers starting to smear windscreen

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

Nearside front bottom arm position in bush is offset

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

nearside rear bumpstop perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2009 57,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front bottom arm position in bush is offset

Fail 10 Jan 2009 57,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front bottom arm position in bush is offset

Pass 7 Jan 2008 46,764 miles

Both rear bump stops perishing

Nearside bottom arm bent

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

Fail 5 Jan 2008 46,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear bump stops perishing

Nearside bottom arm bent

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 35,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r bump stop perishing

Fail 13 Jan 2006 26,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jan 2006 26,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OSG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AO52 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

AO52 OSG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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