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AU03 AUR

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

125,943 mi
Last recorded125,943 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 125,943 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated, patterns still visible.

Handbrake travel high, but still reserve travel.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower wishbone, rear bush starting to split.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 125,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated, patterns still visible.

Handbrake travel high, but still reserve travel.

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower wishbone, rear bush starting to split.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 111,750 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 111,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner raised edge, no cords visible.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 103,652 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front tyre inner edge low

Fail 26 Nov 2014 103,505 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

off side front tyre inner edge low

Pass 28 Nov 2013 93,474 miles

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

both front tyres ;inner edges low

Fail 21 Nov 2013 93,414 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres ;inner edges low

Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,501 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 75,922 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres beginning to perrish in treads and on sidewalls

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 6 Dec 2011 75,922 miles

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

both rear tyres beginning to perrish in treads and on sidewalls

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,753 miles

judder from front wipers

Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,094 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,806 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 43,036 miles

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

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,435 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 31,502 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 31,502 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,787 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 AUR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AUR, 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 AUR is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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