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AU53 AKX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,767 mi
Last recorded126,767 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 AKX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 126,767 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 121,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2015 104,278 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 987,739 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 98,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 91,404 miles

n/s/f tyre cut off// both front flexi pipes perished

Fail 13 Nov 2012 91,404 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre cut off// both front flexi pipes perished

Pass 28 Nov 2011 84,566 miles

rear no. plate slightly discoloured

Pass 24 Nov 2010 77,478 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 77,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

handbrake lever has excessive travel

Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 70,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front wishbone rear bushes partly worn// both front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2008 59,913 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 59,913 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,214 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 48,191 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,315 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 AKX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AKX, 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 AKX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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