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AU03 ATF

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

55,079 mi
Last recorded55,079 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 ATF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 55,079 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 55,071 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 54,264 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 21 Jan 2020 53,474 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm aprox

Fail 21 Jan 2020 53,474 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre on 3mm aprox

Pass 21 Jan 2019 51,183 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 26 Jan 2018 48,597 miles

T CUT headlight lenses to carry out aim test

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area (removed)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 6 Feb 2017 45,871 miles

both front indicators bulbs faded(new bulbs fitted)

both front wipers torn (refills fitted)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,851 miles

T cut headlight lenses for light aim check

plastic shields fitted under vehicle obscuring view

Pass 19 Jan 2015 41,016 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear preventing view for inspection.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 39,303 miles

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area removed.

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear preventing full view for inspection.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 39,303 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

EML light stays on indicating a fault.

idle speed slightly high.

mirror hanger more than 40mm in drivers view area removed.

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge.

plastic covers fitted under vehicle front to rear preventing full view for inspection.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 36,960 miles

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

mirror hanger removed from driver view area.

plastic covers under floor area preventing full view.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 36,960 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

mirror hanger removed from driver view area.

plastic covers under floor area preventing full view.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,535 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 32,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 29,175 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 29,175 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 25,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 25,810 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 22,822 miles

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

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

Slight brake bind to both front wheels

Pass 8 Feb 2008 19,505 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 19,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 16,536 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 12,770 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 ATF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ATF, 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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What year was AU03 ATF registered?

AU03 ATF is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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