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AU03 JMX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,713 mi
Last recorded72,713 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 JMX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 72,713 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 70,161 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 14 May 2025 70,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

reverse lights not working

Fail 11 Dec 2024 70,151 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 65,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 65,255 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 65,255 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 64,751 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 64,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 64,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,644 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 62,413 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 60,747 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 58,581 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,199 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,492 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,413 miles

rear shock dust covers loose

Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,644 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 44,784 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,234 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,066 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 36,307 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 32,655 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,370 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 28,081 miles

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

front discs starting to corrode

n/s/r bump stop perishing

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 JMX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 JMX, 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 JMX registered?

AU03 JMX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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