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AU53 HHG

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,869 mi
Last recorded102,869 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HHG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 102,869 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 98,106 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

both rear bump stops worn

exhaust rear tail pipe deteriorated

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 8 Nov 2017 93,630 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

both rear bump stops worn

exhaust rear tail pipe deteriorated

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,876 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops worn

rear silencer corroded

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 89,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

centre exhaust clamp corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 85,209 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 81,373 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear s/absorber bump stops broken

Fail 10 Nov 2014 81,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rear s/absorber bump stops broken

Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,579 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)

both rear bump stops insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2012 74,688 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 74,688 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 70,016 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 70,016 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 65,684 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear s/absorber bump stops broken

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,908 miles

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

rear s/absorber bump stops broken

Fail 6 Nov 2009 59,908 miles

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

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

rear s/absorber bump stops broken

Pass 3 Nov 2008 54,369 miles

FRONT ANTIROLL BAR SLEEVES CRACKED AND SLIGHTLY DISPLACED

O/S/R AND N/S/S S/ABSORBER BUMP STOPS BROKEN

Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,434 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 34,548 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 34,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON

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

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 HHG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HHG, 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 HHG is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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