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AO52 OXD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,768 mi
Last recorded102,768 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 OXD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2016 102,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box casing deterated

Pass 16 Jul 2015 98,569 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

front flexi pipe damaged

nearside front track control arm bush incorrectly fitted

rear exhaust box corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2015 98,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

front flexi pipe damaged

nearside front track control arm bush incorrectly fitted

rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 19 May 2014 44,363 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 94,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 90,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 85,908 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,321 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,358 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 41,215 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,035 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 32,510 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 25,077 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 OXD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc 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 OXD, 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 OXD registered?

AO52 OXD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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