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AO52 OTN

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,977 mi
Last recorded78,977 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 78,977 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 78,977 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 77,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 77,566 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 73,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 68,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 68,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,060 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 58,300 miles

both rear tyres cracking

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,910 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,127 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Feb 2014 53,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Feb 2013 51,110 miles

both front inner brake pads wearing thin

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear tyres begining to get low on tread on the outer and inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,639 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 46,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2010 44,337 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 42,482 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 39,372 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 37,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 35,425 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 OTN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OTN, 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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AO52 OTN is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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