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AO52 OSV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,508 mi
Last recorded128,508 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 OSV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 128,508 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight blow at joiner (6.1.2 (a))

middle and rear silencers corroded and cracked through outer skin

Fail 9 Feb 2021 128,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight blow at joiner (6.1.2 (a))

middle and rear silencers corroded and cracked through outer skin

park brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 15 Oct 2019 116,761 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount/bearing noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 116,754 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Near and Offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Near and Offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn "FRONT" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mount/bearing noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD on the shoulder(s) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 108,669 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 100,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,016 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,136 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,311 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,798 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,434 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,513 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 43,238 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 39,037 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 34,341 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,041 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,451 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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AO52 OSV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OSV, 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 OSV registered?

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

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