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AU03 AVL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,883 mi
Last recorded78,883 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2014 78,883 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear shocker bump stops slightly split

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear washer jet broken

rear wiper blade split

travel in park brake lever

Fail 29 Dec 2014 78,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear shocker bump stops slightly split

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

rear washer jet broken

rear wiper blade split

travel in park brake lever

tyre size 185 60 14 82 H

Fail 6 Jan 2014 71,041 miles

tyre size 185 60 14 82H

travel in park brake lever

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box corroded outer skin

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre small cut in sidewall not to cords

offside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords and tread low at3mm

rear washer jet broken

timing chain worn

Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,041 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust back box corroded outer skin

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre small cut in sidewall not to cords

offside front tyre cut in sidewall not to cords and tread low at3mm

rear washer jet broken

timing chain worn

travel in park brake lever

tyre size 185 60 14 82H

Pass 3 Jan 2013 64,137 miles

engine jerking whilst on idle

exhaust back box in poor condition

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

offside front brake disc slightly worn

offside front tyre starting to wear on both edge's

power steering pipe going to steering rack damp

tyre size: 185/60R14 82H

vehicle fitted with undercover tray's

Fail 28 Dec 2012 64,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine jerking whilst on idle

exhaust back box in poor condition

nearside front brake worn slightly

offside front brake worn slightly

offside front tyre starting to wear on both edge's

offside rear brake binding slightly

parking brake require's adjustment

power steering pipe going to steering rack damp

tyre size: 185/60R14 82H

vehicle fitted with undercover tray's

Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,094 miles

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

engine noise coming from timing chain

nail in offside rear tyre tread

nearside front brake disc slightly worn

offside front brake disc slightly worn

parking brake requires adjustment

rear washer jet not working

Fail 29 Dec 2010 51,798 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 29 Dec 2010 51,798 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 6 Jan 2010 48,301 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 48,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 38,015 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,067 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 25,067 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 14,670 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,617 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 AVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AVL, 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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What year was AU03 AVL registered?

AU03 AVL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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