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AU03 AUW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,797 mi
Last recorded99,797 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AUW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 99,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 92,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriating

Offside Front Inner edge of tyre worn

Pass 6 Jan 2017 88,378 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 88,376 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 83,610 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,961 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,203 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,074 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,807 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

vehicle lights,intensity fluctuates noticed when rocking steering

Fail 2 Jan 2010 44,968 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

vehicle lights,intensity fluctuates noticed when rocking steering

Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 27,395 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs corroding vehicle obviously been stood servicable at test

Pass 4 Jun 2007 27,312 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 22,392 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 AUW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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