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AU03 JUT

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,087 mi
Last recorded136,087 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 136,087 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear shock absorbers dust covers dropped

rear silencer outer skin rotting off and held on by wire

Fail 25 Apr 2019 136,087 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces up to 50% corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bracket bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible brake pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge,cords close to coming through= borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorbers dust covers dropped

rear silencer outer skin rotting off and held on by wire

Pass 4 May 2018 128,544 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake flexis fitted to car have slight corrosion (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension arm is newbut main fixing bo;t and washer are of non standard type and larger than usual

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished and cracked and wearing bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

centre and rear exhaust sections poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2017 121,119 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2017 121,119 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 112,334 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 112,334 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 104,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber covers insecure

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2014 94,413 miles

front discs corroded

front pipe exhaust flexi corroded

rear box exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 7 May 2014 94,413 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs corroded

front pipe exhaust flexi corroded

rear box exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 May 2013 84,231 miles

small split in o/s/f wiper blade.

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

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

both front lower suspension arms, have cracks in inner bushes.

both rear shock-abs covers slipped down shocks.

Pass 10 May 2012 74,824 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 74,712 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 64,718 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,734 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 50,715 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 50,715 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,923 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,792 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 JUT 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 70%.

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 JUT, 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 JUT is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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