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AU53 AHG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,764 mi
Last recorded94,764 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AHG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,764 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,603 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,183 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 77,713 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 71,131 miles

EPC light on

Engine light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 71,131 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EPC light on

Engine light on

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil level low

Pass 15 Aug 2014 61,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant slighty low

Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,831 miles

Both front strut upper bearings sound rough

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2013 55,829 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Both front strut upper bearings sound rough

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,239 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 52,236 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 51,675 miles

exhaust deteriorated.

main beam tell-tale in-op

o/s rear tyre tread cracked.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 48,944 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 48,944 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,905 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 44,141 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,427 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,612 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,337 miles

rear bump stops starting to perish

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 AHG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU53 AHG, 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 AHG registered?

AU53 AHG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is AU53 AHG safe to buy?

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