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AU03 EHW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,916 mi
Last recorded92,916 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EHW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,916 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

passenger door mirror cracked

slight wear in drivers seat runners

Fail 12 Oct 2021 92,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

passenger door mirror cracked

slight wear in drivers seat runners

Pass 19 Oct 2020 88,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 78,525 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 78,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,543 miles

rear of exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,993 miles

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

driveshaft gator damp

Pass 27 Apr 2016 64,657 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 64,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,434 miles

1. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 2. Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge. 3. Offsid erear tyre wearing low on edges, 4. Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limits on edges.

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,405 miles

1. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge. 3. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Fail 5 Feb 2014 54,380 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

1. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge. 3. Hand brake travel close to limit.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,957 miles

1. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 48,952 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

1. Exhaust rear box starting to corrode. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,256 miles

1/ n/s rear tyre at legal liomits and becoming perished

Fail 13 Feb 2012 44,251 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1/ n/s rear tyre at legal liomits and becoming perished

Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,951 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 39,951 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 36,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,424 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 33,662 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 31,209 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 29,026 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,083 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 EHW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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