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AU03 ARZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,856 mi
Last recorded158,856 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 ARZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2020 158,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to windscreen

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 153,998 miles

bad engine oil leak + smell of engine fumes

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Fail 14 Jan 2019 153,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

bad engine oil leak + smell of engine fumes

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

wire broken from rear lambda sensor

Pass 16 Jan 2018 148,396 miles

bad oil leak around engine

smell of engine fumes + petrol fumes inside vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2018 148,394 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken + part missing (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

T cut headlight lenses for beam patterns

bad oil leak around engine

engine oil level very low (not showing on dip stick)

smell of engine fumes + petrol fumes inside vehicle

Pass 16 Jan 2017 142,669 miles

chip in o/s windscreen

n/s door mirror cover damaged

plastic covers under floor both sides not fully secured

rear tyres cracking and perished

smell of fumes around engine area

Fail 16 Jan 2017 142,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

chip in o/s windscreen

n/s door mirror cover damaged

plastic covers under floor both sides not fully secured

rear tyres cracking and perished

smell of fumes around engine area

Pass 18 Jan 2016 136,658 miles

plastic shields fitted under vehicle obscuring view

rear tyres cracking

smell of engine fumes at front

windscreen chipped both sides

Fail 18 Jan 2016 136,655 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

T cut light lenses for light aims

plastic shields fitted under vehicle obscuring view

rear tyres cracking

smell of engine fumes at front

windscreen chipped both sides

Pass 19 Jan 2015 130,755 miles

rear bushes split on both front lower suspension arms.

slight chip in o/s/windscreen.

top covers insecure on both rear shockabsorbers.

Pass 13 Jan 2014 125,239 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes spliting.(console bushes).

chip in o/s windscreen ( but repaired).

Fail 13 Jan 2014 125,237 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes spliting.(console bushes).

chip in o/s windscreen ( but repaired).

Pass 11 Jan 2013 119,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 116,888 miles

chip in o/s windscreen.

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 115,002 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 112,670 miles

o/s + centre windscreen chipped.

Fail 18 Feb 2009 98,261 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 98,261 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 74,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 53,075 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 39,830 miles

front brake pads wearing thin †tread wearing thin both front tyres.

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 ARZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ARZ, 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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AU03 ARZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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