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AO52 RSU

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,963 mi
Last recorded95,963 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 95,963 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin breaking up

Fail 20 Feb 2018 95,958 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust box outer skin breaking up

Pass 24 Feb 2017 86,277 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2016

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

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)

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

Offside front brake binding

Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,154 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 68,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 59,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box deteriated

rear exhaust box heat shield loose

rear wiper split

Fail 3 Dec 2013 59,183 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box deteriated

rear exhaust box heat shield loose

rear wiper split

tyres are 165/70/14

Pass 8 Dec 2012 50,406 miles

Rear exhaust tatty.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,278 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Near side rear brake hanging on slightly,

Near side wiper blade smearing screen.

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,860 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 33,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

osr tyre badly perished

Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,899 miles

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)

osr tyre badly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2008 30,415 miles

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

both rear tyers starting to perish

Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,086 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,964 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 RSU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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