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AU03 CHX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

141,793 mi
Last recorded141,793 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 CHX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 141,793 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 138,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Sill has corrosion out of prescribed area

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 134,312 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 131,902 miles

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 131,902 miles

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 128,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 123,607 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Aug 2019 123,005 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both -- lens opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2018 117,451 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 117,314 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 113,323 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 103,846 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 94,418 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 85,611 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 81,098 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,204 miles

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

advise front discs and rear pitted and rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2011 70,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise front discs and rear pitted and rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2010 64,370 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 64,370 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,623 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 41,264 miles

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops split

Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,204 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 33,204 miles

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

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

WEAR IN STEERING RACK

Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,422 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 CHX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CHX, 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 CHX registered?

AU03 CHX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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