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AO53 HNR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

139,712 mi
Last recorded139,712 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 HNR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 139,712 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 139,708 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter/pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 133,431 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 127,002 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 121,036 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 115,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2019 110,879 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 104,955 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Fail 21 Sep 2018 104,941 miles

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

Brake servo defective or ineffective Servo hose broken (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2017 96,448 miles

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

parking brake lever near limit of travel.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 1 Sep 2017 96,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake lever near limit of travel.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,033 miles

under tray fitted

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 79,550 miles

under trays fitted.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 79,550 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 70,971 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,388 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,628 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 57,261 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 57,261 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,768 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 51,768 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,637 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 40,219 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,798 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 32,798 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,798 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 25,729 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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AO53 HNR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AO53 HNR, 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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AO53 HNR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 October 2003.

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