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AU03 LFW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

91,926 mi
Last recorded91,926 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 LFW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 91,926 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 91,925 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2021 91,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Fail 10 May 2021 91,537 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Both Sides reward bush excessively worn / missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 90,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both SIdes (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Large Bush Back both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steel Wheels and Trims fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 89,380 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 May 2019 89,380 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r tyre cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2018 86,440 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 18 May 2018 86,437 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 May 2017 83,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust in rusty condition

Pass 23 May 2016 80,667 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertray fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 77,468 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2014 74,353 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

o/s n/s front headlights poor beam pattern

Pass 22 May 2013 69,456 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 64,865 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 61,409 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 56,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 46,915 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,680 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 31,370 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 24,828 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 LFW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

AU03 LFW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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