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AU03 AVK

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,515 mi
Last recorded152,515 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AVK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 152,515 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 152,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 142,792 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 142,792 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 131,852 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 131,852 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 120,415 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 112,905 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 103,479 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 90,770 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 74,988 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,697 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 58,210 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 58,208 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,650 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 48,650 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 39,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear lens cracked o/s front tyre has a worn inner edge no tread patern visable

Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,237 miles

o/s rear lens cracked o/s front tyre has a worn inner edge no tread patern visable

Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,369 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 AVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AVK, 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 AVK is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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