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AU53 HGX

2003 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

151,156 mi
Last recorded151,156 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HGX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 151,156 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Fuel tank slightly loose corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 141,916 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 141,916 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 113,792 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,212 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 95,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both lamps have no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure fouling subframe (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 93,414 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative missing (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar insecure fouling subframe (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Front brake binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake effort only just met

oil and coolant levels had to be topped up prior to test

Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,707 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 69,003 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 69,002 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,970 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 64,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 61,974 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 61,950 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,650 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 58,650 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 54,408 miles

nail in offside tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2011 54,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nail in offside tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2010 49,407 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 43,165 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 43,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 36,693 miles

rear no plate starting to delaminate

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 20 Oct 2008 36,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear no plate starting to delaminate

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 20 Oct 2007 30,421 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,556 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 21,537 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 HGX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 HGX, 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 HGX is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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