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AU53 HHW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,845 mi
Last recorded117,845 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 117,845 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 117,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 116,585 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 116,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 107,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing smooth on inner shoulder of tread

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing smooth on inner shoulder of tread SIZE: 185/60R14H

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some hub components

Fail 22 Aug 2017 107,791 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing smooth on inner shoulder of tread

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing smooth on inner shoulder of tread SIZE: 185/60R14H

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wheel trims fitted obscuring some hub components

Pass 9 Sep 2016 97,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 85,949 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,375 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 77,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,900 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 2 Sep 2013 67,900 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,316 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,740 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 35,740 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,748 miles

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

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

both front tyres are worn on innerr ad outter edges

Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,751 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 16,366 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,025 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 HHW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HHW, 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 HHW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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