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AU03 OKM

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

116,400 mi
Last recorded116,400 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 OKM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 116,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill beginning to corrode

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 112,513 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 112,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 108,318 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all tyres have small cracks appearing but are still serviceable

Fail 6 Jul 2020 108,317 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all tyres have small cracks appearing but are still serviceable

Pass 10 Jul 2019 104,317 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 100,463 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,395 miles

Front Near and Offside tyres worn on inner shoulders

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

park brake a little high

Fail 3 Jul 2017 95,395 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating Near and Offside (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21+19"standard (8.2.2)

Front Near and Offside tyres worn on inner shoulders

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

park brake a little high

Pass 29 Jun 2016 89,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge and wearing close to legal limit

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2016 89,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge and wearing close to legal limit

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,946 miles

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

RBT parking brake efficiency: 16%

both front tyres bald on inner side but not considered part off the main tread

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Jul 2015 81,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner side but not considered part off the main tread

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,482 miles

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2014 74,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,659 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are getting low on the inner edges but not considered part of the main tread

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2013 67,658 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs are slightly worn/ corroded

nearside and offside front brakes are slightly binding

nearside and offside front tyres are getting low on the inner edges but not considered part of the main tread

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,430 miles

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2012 61,391 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front brakes are slightly binding

offside rear brake is slightly binding

rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jul 2011 53,904 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,933 miles

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

offside rear and nearsidr rear bump stops split

Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,936 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 42,936 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,035 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,218 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 26,257 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,257 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 OKM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 OKM, 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 OKM is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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