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AU53 AJY

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,892 mi
Last recorded151,892 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AJY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 151,892 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Seized up (3.1 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering component deformed Track rod bent. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 149,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section many small leaks (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted on the inner edge

parking brake travel high

Fail 11 Jul 2017 149,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section many small leaks (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted on the inner edge

parking brake travel high

Pass 1 Jul 2016 146,361 miles

Engine fault lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and cut off. 185/65/14H (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and cut off. 185/65/14H (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 146,360 miles

Emissions not tested Major exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box broken off (7.1.2)

Engine fault lamp on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and cut off. 185/65/14H (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and cut off. 185/65/14H (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 143,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres are cracked and worn on the inside edges but no cords visible

engine warning lamp illuminated at the time of test

exhaust flexi very corroded but not leaking

Fail 21 Jul 2015 143,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres are cracked and worn on the inside edges but no cords visible

engine warning lamp illuminated at the time of test

exhaust flexi very corroded but not leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2014 137,346 miles

Centre exhaust silencer in poor condition

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 127,747 miles

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

both front wheels have a slight bind

Pass 7 Jul 2012 115,731 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 115,731 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 105,013 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 99,572 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 95,521 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,882 miles

engine management light on

rear number plate slightly deterioated

stone chips to screen

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,613 miles

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

small stone chip in screen

Fail 26 Sep 2007 63,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

small stone chip in screen

Pass 21 Sep 2006 46,874 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front pads low & discs lipped

rear bump stops perished

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 AJY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AU53 AJY, 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 AJY is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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