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AU03 EHX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,112 mi
Last recorded143,112 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EHX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 143,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2021 138,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2021 138,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2020 135,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 135,126 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 134,068 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers belt (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps have reduced output

Fail 28 Mar 2018 134,064 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers belt (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps have reduced output

Pass 7 Apr 2017 125,723 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers belt (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both headlamp outputs deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 125,712 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers belt (5.2.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both headlamp outputs deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 120,347 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

covers fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 120,346 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2015 115,078 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 115,078 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 114,001 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 107,982 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 89,864 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 78,185 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,103 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 67,152 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 54,336 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 48,848 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 35,310 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 EHX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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