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AU03 JTZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,746 mi
Last recorded90,746 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 JTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2019 90,746 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

EPC light is on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 78,873 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust silencer outer casing is deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,158 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 51,658 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 46,704 miles

front wipers worn

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 46,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front wipers worn

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,874 miles

Exhaust front flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre slightly cut on outer sidewall

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 35,434 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 3 May 2013 35,418 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 May 2012 30,198 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

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

Tyres slightly perished

Fail 8 May 2012 30,182 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

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

Tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,761 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 22,965 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 21,038 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 18,550 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 16,442 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 13,451 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 JTZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JTZ, 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 JTZ registered?

AU03 JTZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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