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AU03 AWV

2003 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,118 mi
Last recorded138,118 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 AWV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 138,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2017 138,118 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2016 125,801 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 125,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right headlamp very dull req clean and aim (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 109,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front outer cv gaiters leaking grease

clutch slave cylinder leaking

front brake pads low, front brake disc's corroding

headlamps deteriorating

o/s/f door sticky

o/s/f sidelight worked once tapped

oil leaks

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar body mount D bush

Fail 3 Jun 2015 109,694 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front outer cv gaiters leaking grease

clutch slave cylinder leaking

front brake pads low, front brake disc's corroding

headlamps deteriorating

o/s/f door sticky

o/s/f sidelight worked once tapped

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges, advise replacement

oil leaks

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar body mount D bush

Fail 10 Jun 2014 94,559 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes have movement

engine coolant leak from radiator/bottom hose area

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,559 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

both front suspension wishbone rear bushes have movement

engine coolant leak from radiator/bottom hose area

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nail in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 12 Jun 2013 83,109 miles

brake fluid on minimum

clutch pedal vibrates, indicating a fault

drivers door hard to open due to handle

screen damage

Fail 12 Jun 2013 83,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake fluid on minimum

clutch pedal vibrates, indicating a fault

drivers door hard to open due to handle

screen damage

Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,113 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner and out edges, raised tread

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 11 Jun 2012 73,111 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner and out edges, raised tread

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 31 May 2011 60,743 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,670 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 52,670 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 45,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,506 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 30,798 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,652 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 AWV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AWV, 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 AWV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 June 2003.

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