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AU03 ATK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,667 mi
Last recorded95,667 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 ATK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 95,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 95,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 87,756 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 84,684 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 74,502 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 74,500 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 66,818 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 66,818 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 66,801 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 63,735 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,344 miles

all 3 wipers deteriorated

slight perishing on front tyres

Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,909 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,955 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,425 miles

object removed from drivers view area (mirror hanger)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,733 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle preventing view for inspection.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,909 miles

front lower suspension arms rear bushes both sides deteriorated (cracking) (split) .

Fail 26 Mar 2014 44,906 miles

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

front lower suspension arms rear bushes both sides deteriorated (cracking) (split) .

Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,006 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges.

mirror hanger + other objects removed from dash from driver view area more than 40mm.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,870 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,115 miles

unable to open offside rear passenger door

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,057 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,544 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 29,544 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,598 miles

Nearside 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 27 Mar 2007 21,684 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 17,627 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 ATK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ATK, 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 ATK registered?

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

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