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AU53 AGZ

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,293 mi
Last recorded158,293 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 158,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2017 151,659 miles

Offside Rear TYRE INNER SIDE WALL STARTING TO SPLIT

Fail 9 Sep 2017 151,659 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE INNER SIDE WALL STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 20 Sep 2016 143,004 miles

head lamps misty

o/s/f door mirrior glass cracked

rear brakec diascs corrode

Pass 4 Aug 2015 135,686 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 135,686 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 126,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 126,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 118,614 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 118,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 107,738 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2012 107,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 99,805 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 92,312 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2009 85,425 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 85,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 82,105 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,837 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,395 miles

all discs lipped

rear bump stops perishing

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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AU53 AGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AU53 AGZ, 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 AU53 AGZ registered?

AU53 AGZ is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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