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AU03 AUV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,946 mi
Last recorded114,946 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,946 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 114,946 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 108,311 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,186 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 93,417 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 86,796 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,742 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 81,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,951 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 70,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,808 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 60,740 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 53,989 miles

engine oil leak r/cover gasket ?

o/s/f tyre wall starting to cracc

under tray loose

Fail 22 Mar 2011 53,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak r/cover gasket ?

o/s/f tyre wall starting to cracc

under tray loose

Pass 12 Mar 2010 47,654 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 47,654 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,548 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 26,587 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,161 miles

anti-roll bar sleeves cracked & adrift

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 AUV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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