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AU03 JSY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

193,785 mi
Last recorded193,785 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 JSY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 193,785 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 193,783 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 190,313 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 190,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 185,942 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 185,931 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 182,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 182,471 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavy on inner edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 179,389 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 179,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner shoulder STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever on caliper not returning fully

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever comes up high

Pass 1 Jul 2019 174,909 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn and knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 169,350 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 162,105 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 162,105 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 150,264 miles

o/s/rear tyre wearing close too limit

Pass 9 Jul 2015 140,650 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 133,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 133,215 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 121,777 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 110,500 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 110,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 99,956 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

Nearside rear bumpstop perishing

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

Offside rear bumpstop split

Pass 15 Jul 2011 99,956 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc has surface corrosion

Nearside rear bumpstop perishing

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

Offside rear bumpstop split

Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,580 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 75,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 64,890 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 64,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 54,811 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 48,355 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all discs starting to corrode

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear bump stops starting to perish

Pass 6 Jul 2006 48,355 miles

all discs starting to corrode

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear bump stops starting to perish

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 JSY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JSY, 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 JSY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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