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AU03 AUP

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,449 mi
Last recorded93,449 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 93,449 miles

rear section of exhaust is seriously corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2019 93,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear section of exhaust is seriously corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 93,436 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 88,914 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 10 May 2016 72,938 miles

Covers Fitted

Exhaust System

Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,932 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencers corroded, but still gas tight.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,236 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,374 miles

n/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,452 miles

n/s/r bump stop broken

Fail 18 Apr 2012 40,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,585 miles

OSF TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,916 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 29,535 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 29,535 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,321 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 22,391 miles

n/s/r bump stop perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,755 miles

n/s/r bump stop starting to perish

Pass 25 Apr 2006 17,830 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 AUP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AUP, 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 AUP is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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