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AU03 AVT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,293 mi
Last recorded62,293 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AVT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 62,293 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 61,379 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 61,379 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 60,743 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 60,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 59,634 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 58,424 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 56,834 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 56,834 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,000 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,983 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,033 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 46,919 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,258 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 45,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,405 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 42,402 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 40,553 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,513 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 37,513 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 33,475 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake servo vacuum pipe slightly split

Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,475 miles

brake servo vacuum pipe slightly split

Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,904 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,242 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 26,242 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 23,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,883 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,387 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,210 miles

front discs corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2006 16,263 miles

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

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

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 AVT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AVT, 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 AVT registered?

AU03 AVT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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