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AU03 JKJ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

50,456 mi
Last recorded50,456 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 JKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 50,456 miles

Nearside Rear silencer corroded outer casing

Fail 18 May 2026 50,456 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear silencer corroded outer casing

Pass 25 May 2025 43,961 miles

Both front tyres are legal but have tread wearing low

Both head light lenses have clearly been polished, but would benefit from a deeper polish and a UV protector spray coat

Both registration plates (front and rear) have slight delaminating present at edges - clear to read

Rear exhaust box is constructed of two metal skins - the outer skin has corrosion present - no seepage of gas and no leaks present

Pass 24 May 2024 41,957 miles

Both headlight images are correct, but the clear plastic has lost its original UV protection coating and will benefit from a regular t-cut polish

Pass 12 May 2023 38,437 miles

Head light images are correct as presented - switch on position 1

Near side front tyre tread is starting to wear low

Rear exhaust box has corrosion present but no seepage of gas

Pass 10 May 2022 34,704 miles

The rear exhaust box outer steel skin has some degrading present

Pass 30 Apr 2021 30,949 miles

Both plastic head light lenses would benefit from a T-Cut polish as starting to show slight misting of plastic

Pass 26 May 2020 29,090 miles

Offside rear tyre has very fractional age cracking present

Rear exhaust box outer skin (of two) has some corrosion present

Pass 30 May 2019 26,639 miles

Corrosion on N/S/F and O/S/F brake flexi ends

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perishing and has cut/crack on edge of inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 26,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Corrosion on N/S/F and O/S/F brake flexi ends

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perishing and has cut/crack on edge of inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 22,932 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 21,882 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 20,871 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 19,829 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 18,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 18,582 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 17,251 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 16,001 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 16,001 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 14,731 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 13,095 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2009 11,720 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 10,239 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 8,880 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 7,361 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 JKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 JKJ, 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 JKJ registered?

AU03 JKJ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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