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AU03 ARF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,900 mi
Last recorded55,900 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 ARF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,900 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 46,691 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 19 Mar 2014 46,688 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2013 42,683 miles

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

travel on handbrake lever excessive

Fail 9 May 2013 42,683 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

travel on handbrake lever excessive

Pass 5 May 2012 38,644 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 34,441 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 29,483 miles

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

both rear tyres have small cracks in sidewall and tread

front wipers indicators showing require changing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,343 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,896 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,700 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 23,099 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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AU03 ARF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU03 ARF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU03 ARF registered?

AU03 ARF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AU03 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 ARF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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