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AU03 AWG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,314 mi
Last recorded103,314 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AWG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 103,314 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

rear brakes slightly uneven

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

slight bind o/s rear brake

Pass 10 Mar 2012 94,310 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

chip in windscreen

rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

Pass 25 Feb 2011 77,218 miles

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

rear shock absorbers dust covers loose

Pass 13 Mar 2010 68,399 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 67,932 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 54,934 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Fail 2 Mar 2009 54,934 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 5 Mar 2008 43,537 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 43,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 30,725 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished very slightly

front brakes binding slightly

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover / bumpstop split

offside front dipped beam pattern poor

Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,329 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 AWG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AWG, 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 AWG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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