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AU03 AWC

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,590 mi
Last recorded129,590 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 129,590 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 125,831 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 119,384 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 118,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 107,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 107,301 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 92,678 miles

Both front tyres starting to get low tread

Both rear tyre treads starting to crack / perish

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 92,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front tyres starting to get low tread

Both rear tyre treads starting to crack / perish

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 82,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 76,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover detatched

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust silencer showing deterioration

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 76,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover detatched

Rear exhaust silencer showing deterioration

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 67,941 miles

Both index plates showing slight deterioration

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust silencer showing deterioration,but meeting test criteria

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wiper blade(s) showing slight deterioration

Pass 25 Jul 2013 67,941 miles

Both index plates showing slight deterioration

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust silencer showing deterioration,but meeting test criteria

Wiper blade(s) showing slight deterioration

Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust outer casing badly corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 56,595 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 56,594 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,385 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 44,843 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,740 miles

hand brake travel needs adjustment

n/s/f tyre worn on edge and just on limit

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,800 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 32,737 miles

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

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

rear wiper motor innop

Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 AWC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AWC, 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 AWC is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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