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AU03 EPL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,988 mi
Last recorded64,988 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 64,988 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2020 64,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 63,386 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 63,386 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,549 miles

front tyres cracking in tread groves.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,911 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 61,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens scratched (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 61,226 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 59,493 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 56,270 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,711 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 55,711 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 49,782 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 47,077 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear shocker cover adrift

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,820 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 39,823 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 39,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,312 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,539 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,338 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 26,338 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,631 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 EPL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey 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 EPL, 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 EPL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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