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AU03 AXB

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,511 mi
Last recorded108,511 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2017 108,511 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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 Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

all seatbelts slow to return

child seat fitted

front indicators loosing amber tint

front tyres low on tread

n/s/f suspension wishbone rear bush located incorrectly

Pass 16 Feb 2016 102,171 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 102,171 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 88,892 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr tyre deteriorated

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2015 88,892 miles

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

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

nsr tyre deteriorated

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front tyres worn edges

Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,849 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,694 miles

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

floor shields fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear bumpstop perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 38,242 miles

Nearside rear bumpstop perishing

Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,615 miles

n/s/r bump stop perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,236 miles

n/s/r bump stop perishing

Fail 21 Feb 2006 29,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r bump stop perishing

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 AXB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AXB, 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 AXB is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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