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AU53 AHL

2003 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,348 mi
Last recorded43,348 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AHL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 43,348 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2017 30,868 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service light on

Fail 5 May 2017 30,868 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service light on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 25,678 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 18,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 17,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f pads in poor condition

rear wiper split

all 4 tyres badly perished

Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,665 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

all four tyres cracked between treads.

unable to carry out full inspection of underside as full length plastic covers fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 15,891 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 14,635 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 12,612 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 10,072 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,464 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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AU53 AHL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AHL, 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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AU53 AHL is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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