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AU03 LFX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,609 mi
Last recorded205,609 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 205,609 miles

Rear silencer outer cover badly corroded.

mil lamp does not illuminate.

Fail 18 Nov 2021 205,483 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified vacuum pipe disconnected. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear silencer outer cover badly corroded.

mil lamp does not illuminate.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 204,079 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Steering pipe/hose back of steering rack - slight seepage (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil - top up 0.50 litre

Front Engine - Top Cover & Under tray fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Very slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight oil seepage (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box deteriorated outer skin (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Fog lamp glass damaged cracked

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Bush - O/S & N/S movement side to side (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 197,939 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2018 188,966 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 188,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 179,465 miles

Front wind-screen cracked outside of wiped zone on n/s

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near to steering-rack (2.3.3b)

Rear bump-stops split

mid and rear exhaust boxes peeling layers

Pass 10 May 2016 169,159 miles

Front wind-screen cracked in upper section outside of driver view

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

Nearside Rear parking brake binding

Rear both bump stops split

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint excessive movement

Fail 9 May 2016 169,158 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported down-pipe to mid broken (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down-pipe to mid clamp broken (7.1.2)

Front wind-screen cracked in upper section outside of driver view

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

Rear both bump stops split

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint excessive movement

Pass 13 May 2015 158,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in wind-screen out of wipe zone

Pass 14 May 2014 147,666 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2014 147,666 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers splitting

brake warning lamp on

Pass 19 Jun 2013 137,553 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 137,552 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 126,014 miles

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 20 Jun 2012 126,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 20 Jun 2011 113,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 113,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 103,003 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 96,021 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 88,457 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 82,442 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 82,442 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 59,245 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 LFX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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