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AU03 EHL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,990 mi
Last recorded95,990 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EHL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 95,990 miles

Front Items removed prior to test (recording device)

Front beam image only just visable

Front both suspension arm fixing bolts appear too short ,more detailed investigation required

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm close to arm mounting

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm extremely close to fouling arm mounting, more detailed investigation required

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2024 85,904 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 70,005 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 70,002 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 51,169 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from the mid-section exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside, back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 51,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from the mid-section exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside, back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 42,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

outer casing on rear silencer corroded

parts of suspension and structure heavily rusted

Fail 9 Dec 2021 42,164 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

outer casing on rear silencer corroded

parts of suspension and structure heavily rusted

Pass 26 Nov 2020 40,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 40,993 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 39,728 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tail exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2019 39,727 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tail exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 38,994 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 38,154 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 38,154 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 37,212 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 37,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 35,610 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 35,610 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 33,369 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 30,237 miles

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

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

rear engine stabilizer worn

Fail 18 Dec 2012 27,201 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 27,201 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 23,650 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 23,650 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 19,801 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,972 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 15,972 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 11,958 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 11,958 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 8,917 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 8,058 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 6,017 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 EHL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EHL, 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 EHL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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