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AU03 ASV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,266 mi
Last recorded141,266 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 ASV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 141,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 141,243 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 133,526 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

headlamp lenses becoming tarnished

Pass 17 Mar 2016 126,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 126,507 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 120,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencers corroding.nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 112,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 103,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroding.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 103,424 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroding.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 93,713 miles

advise engine oil leak

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,733 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 81,733 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,315 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 70,315 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition (corroded).

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,598 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,483 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,660 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 25,835 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 ASV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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