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AU03 JRV

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,394 mi
Last recorded99,394 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 JRV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 99,394 miles

EML on but vehicle registered before failure date.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 91,435 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 82,252 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 80,786 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 80,786 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,135 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,110 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,337 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 75,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 73,150 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,427 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine warning light on

rear s/abs bump stops broken

Pass 10 Apr 2012 55,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

brake discs corroded on surfaces

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,556 miles

rear bump stops broken

Fail 26 Mar 2011 46,293 miles

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

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

rear bump stops broken

Pass 15 Apr 2010 36,025 miles

n/s/r bump stop broken o/s perished

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,364 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 28,128 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,461 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 11,054 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 3,176 miles

wipers smear slightly

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 JRV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JRV, 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 JRV is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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